Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merbein vs Merbein South.

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 vs Merbein South

Common questions

Does Merbein or Merbein South 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
Metric
Merbein South

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
7
926
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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