Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merbein West vs Yelta.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merbein West (886) sits above Yelta (861).

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 West edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 861).

Common questionsMerbein West vs Yelta

Common questions

Does Merbein West or Yelta have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merbein West scores 886 vs 861 in Yelta. 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
Yelta

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)
$187/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
223
Population
5,010
42
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
886
Avg ICSEA
861

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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