Maddingley vs Merrimu
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maddingley (1015) sits above Merrimu (992). Merrimu skews owner-occupied (89%), Maddingley runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Maddingley and Merrimu side by side
| Measure | Maddingley | Merrimu |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 5,491 | 397 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 484 mm | 482 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.1°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
- Maddingley edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 992).
Maddingley vs Merrimu: common questions
Does Maddingley or Merrimu have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maddingley scores 1015 vs 992 in Merrimu. 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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