Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merbein South vs Merbein.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merbein South (977) sits above Merbein (926).

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

Merbein South edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 926). Merbein South also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMerbein South vs Merbein

Common questions

Does Merbein South or Merbein have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merbein South scores 977 vs 926 in Merbein. 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

Merbein South
Metric
Merbein

Price & Market

Median house
$420,000
Median unit
$171,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
407
Population
2,770
43
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
11
977
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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