Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lower Broughton vs Merriton.

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

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

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

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.

Common questionsLower 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lower Broughton
Metric
Merriton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$185/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$189/wk
$157/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$161/wk
108.0%
Owner occupied
112.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
40
Population
55
33
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
17
914
Avg ICSEA
945

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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