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Merino vs Paschendale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paschendale (980) sits above Merino (977). Merino skews owner-occupied (92%), Paschendale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Merino and Paschendale side by side

MeasureMerinoPaschendale
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%43.0%
Renter occupied9.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA977980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population24933
Median age5852
Climate
Annual rainfall685 mm643 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C27.1°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
Paschendale edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 977). Merino also has a higher family-household share (57% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Merino vs Paschendale: common questions

Does Merino or Paschendale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paschendale scores 980 vs 977 in Merino. 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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