Garibaldi vs Mount Mercer
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mercer (1008) sits above Garibaldi (1001).
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Garibaldi and Mount Mercer side by side
| Measure | Garibaldi | Mount Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 131 | 94 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 664 mm | 636 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.8°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
- Mount Mercer edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1001).
Garibaldi vs Mount Mercer: common questions
Does Garibaldi or Mount Mercer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mercer scores 1008 vs 1001 in Garibaldi. 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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