Clements Gap vs Merriton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clements Gap (979) sits above Merriton (945). Merriton skews owner-occupied (112%), Clements Gap runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Clements Gap and Merriton side by side
| Measure | Clements Gap | Merriton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $161/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 112.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 54 | 55 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 349 mm | 365 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Clements Gap edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 945). Merriton also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clements Gap vs Merriton: common questions
Does Clements Gap or Merriton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clements Gap scores 979 vs 945 in Merriton. 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.
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