Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collie vs Merrigal.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collie (890) sits above Merrigal (693).

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

Collie edges out on average school ICSEA (890 vs 693).

Common questionsCollie vs Merrigal

Common questions

Does Collie or Merrigal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collie scores 890 vs 693 in Merrigal. 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

Collie
Metric
Merrigal

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
5.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
177
Population
10
42
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
1
890
Avg ICSEA
693

Climate

414 mm
Annual rainfall
414 mm
33.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
33.5°C

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