Lower Mount Walker vs Merryvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merryvale (954) sits above Lower Mount Walker (952). Merryvale skews owner-occupied (129%), Lower Mount Walker runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Lower Mount Walker and Merryvale side by side
| Measure | Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 129.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 192 | 32 |
| Median age | 51 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 775 mm | 792 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.0°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
- Merryvale edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 952). Merryvale also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Mount Walker vs Merryvale: common questions
Does Lower Mount Walker or Merryvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merryvale scores 954 vs 952 in Lower Mount Walker. 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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