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Melinga vs Yarratt Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarratt Forest (921) sits above Melinga (913).

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Melinga and Yarratt Forest side by side

MeasureMelingaYarratt Forest
Renting
House rent$585/wk$525/wk
Unit rent$418/wk–
Owner occupied82.0%–
Renter occupied18.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA913921
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population112–
Median age52–
Climate
Annual rainfall1226 mm1209 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.3°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
Yarratt Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 913).

Melinga vs Yarratt Forest: common questions

Does Melinga or Yarratt Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarratt Forest scores 921 vs 913 in Melinga. 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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