Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gobur vs Merton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merton (994) sits above Gobur (989).

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

Merton edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 989).

Common questionsGobur vs Merton

Common questions

Does Gobur or Merton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merton scores 994 vs 989 in Gobur. 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

Gobur
Metric
Merton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$235/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$271/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
45
102
Population
216
58
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
18
989
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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