Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cullerin vs Merrill.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merrill (995) sits above Cullerin (985). Merrill skews owner-occupied (77%), Cullerin runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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

Merrill edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 985).

Common questionsCullerin vs Merrill

Common questions

Does Cullerin or Merrill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merrill scores 995 vs 985 in Cullerin. 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

Cullerin
Metric
Merrill

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$243/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
29.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
41
Population
38
53
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
18
985
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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