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Lower Broughton vs Merriton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merriton (945) sits above Lower Broughton (914).

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Lower Broughton and Merriton side by side

MeasureLower BroughtonMerriton
Renting
House rent–$450/wk
Unit rent–$161/wk
Owner occupied108.0%112.0%
Schools
Schools nearby917
Average ICSEA914945
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4055
Median age3345
Climate
Annual rainfall351 mm365 mm
Mean max, January32.4°C32.5°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
Merriton edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 914). Merriton also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lower Broughton vs Merriton: common questions

Does Lower Broughton or Merriton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merriton scores 945 vs 914 in Lower Broughton. 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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