Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mepunga West vs Naringal.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Naringal (1022) sits above Mepunga West (1008). Naringal skews owner-occupied (81%), Mepunga West runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

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

Naringal edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1008). Mepunga West also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMepunga West vs Naringal

Common questions

Does Mepunga West or Naringal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Naringal scores 1022 vs 1008 in Mepunga West. 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

Mepunga West
Metric
Naringal

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
83
Population
124
30
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
7
1008
Avg ICSEA
1022

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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