Coburg vs Merlynston
Coburg scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coburg (1096) sits above Merlynston (1058).
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Coburg and Merlynston side by side
| Measure | Coburg | Merlynston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,210,000 | – |
| Median unit | $619,800 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1096 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 56 |
| Transit score | 100 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 26,574 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 581 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Coburg edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1058).
Coburg vs Merlynston: common questions
Does Coburg or Merlynston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coburg scores 1096 vs 1058 in Merlynston. 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.
Which is more walkable, Coburg or Merlynston?
Coburg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 56/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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