Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gearys Flat vs Marlo Merrican.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlo Merrican (893) sits above Gearys Flat (879).

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

Marlo Merrican edges out on average school ICSEA (893 vs 879).

Common questionsGearys Flat vs Marlo Merrican

Common questions

Does Gearys Flat or Marlo Merrican have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlo Merrican scores 893 vs 879 in Gearys Flat. 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

Gearys Flat
Metric
Marlo Merrican

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
70.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
60
73
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
879
Avg ICSEA
893

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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