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Drildool vs Merah North

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merah North (868) sits above Drildool (803).

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Drildool and Merah North side by side

MeasureDrildoolMerah North
Renting
House rent–$435/wk
Owner occupied–52.0%
Renter occupied–24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA803868
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population23129
Median age5036
Climate
Annual rainfall527 mm564 mm
Mean max, January35.3°C35.1°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
Merah North edges out on average school ICSEA (868 vs 803). Drildool also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Drildool vs Merah North: common questions

Does Drildool or Merah North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merah North scores 868 vs 803 in Drildool. 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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