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Howick vs Merivale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howick (970) sits above Merivale (918). Merivale skews owner-occupied (88%), Howick runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Howick and Merivale side by side

MeasureHowickMerivale
Renting
House rent$265/wk$265/wk
Unit rent$225/wk$182/wk
Owner occupied43.0%88.0%
Schools
Schools nearby110
Average ICSEA970918
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4587
Median age3753
Climate
Annual rainfall539 mm628 mm
Mean max, January27.3°C26.9°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
Howick edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 918). Merivale also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Howick vs Merivale: common questions

Does Howick or Merivale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howick scores 970 vs 918 in Merivale. 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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