Merilup vs Nyabing
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merilup (1008) sits above Nyabing (999). Merilup skews owner-occupied (140%), Nyabing runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Merilup and Nyabing side by side
| Measure | Merilup | Nyabing |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $95/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $95/wk |
| Owner occupied | 140.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 13 | 260 |
| Median age | 55 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 338 mm | 342 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Merilup edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 999). Merilup also has a higher family-household share (140% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Merilup vs Nyabing: common questions
Does Merilup or Nyabing have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merilup scores 1008 vs 999 in Nyabing. 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.
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