Mernda vs South Morang
Mernda (median $725,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than South Morang ($805,000).
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Mernda and South Morang side by side
| Measure | Mernda | South Morang |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $725,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $509,500 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,369 | 24,989 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 644 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mernda (1052) sits above South Morang (1039).
- For buyers
- Mernda is the lower entry point at $725,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mernda edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1039).
Mernda vs South Morang: common questions
Is Mernda or South Morang cheaper to buy in?
Mernda has the lower median house price at $725,000, roughly 10% below South Morang ($805,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mernda or South Morang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mernda scores 1052 vs 1039 in South Morang. 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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