Side by sideSuburb comparison

Coimadai vs Merrimu.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coimadai (1015) sits above Merrimu (992).

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

Coimadai edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 992).

Common questionsCoimadai vs Merrimu

Common questions

Does Coimadai or Merrimu have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coimadai scores 1015 vs 992 in Merrimu. 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

Coimadai
Metric
Merrimu

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
409
Population
397
47
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
1015
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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