Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glen Mervyn vs Mumballup.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Mervyn (966) sits above Mumballup (879). Glen Mervyn skews owner-occupied (121%), Mumballup runs more rental-dense (79% 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

Glen Mervyn edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 879). Mumballup also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGlen Mervyn vs Mumballup

Common questions

Does Glen Mervyn or Mumballup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Mervyn scores 966 vs 879 in Mumballup. 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

Glen Mervyn
Metric
Mumballup

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
121.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
47
Population
100
52
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
2
966
Avg ICSEA
879

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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