Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merbein West vs Wargan.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wargan (979) sits above Merbein West (886). Merbein West skews owner-occupied (100%), Wargan runs more rental-dense (72% 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

Wargan edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 886).

Common questionsMerbein West vs Wargan

Common questions

Does Merbein West or Wargan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wargan scores 979 vs 886 in Merbein 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

Merbein West
Metric
Wargan

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$231/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
223
Population
53
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
886
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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