Mernda vs Woodstock
Woodstock (median $627,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Mernda ($725,000).
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Mernda and Woodstock side by side
| Measure | Mernda | Woodstock |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $725,000 | $627,000 |
| Median unit | $509,500 | $554,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 23,369 | 150 |
| Median age | 33 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 644 mm | 627 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.0°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
Mernda scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mernda (1052) sits above Woodstock (1042).
- For buyers
- Woodstock is the lower entry point at $627,000 median, 14% 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 1042).
Mernda vs Woodstock: common questions
Is Mernda or Woodstock cheaper to buy in?
Woodstock has the lower median house price at $627,000, roughly 14% below Mernda ($725,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mernda or Woodstock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mernda scores 1052 vs 1042 in Woodstock. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mernda or Woodstock?
Mernda scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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