Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cape Le Grand vs Merivale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cape Le Grand edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cape Le Grand (941) sits above Merivale (918).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Cape Le Grand edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 918).

Common questionsCape Le Grand vs Merivale

Common questions

Does Cape Le Grand or Merivale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cape Le Grand scores 941 vs 918 in Merivale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Cape Le Grand
Metric
Merivale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$265/wk
$122/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$182/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13,159
Population
87
53
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
10
941
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).