Mernda vs Yan Yean
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 Yan Yean (1038).
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Mernda and Yan Yean side by side
| Measure | Mernda | Yan Yean |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $725,000 | – |
| Median unit | $509,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 23,369 | 246 |
| Median age | 33 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 644 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.2°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
- Mernda edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1038).
Mernda vs Yan Yean: common questions
Does Mernda or Yan Yean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mernda scores 1052 vs 1038 in Yan Yean. 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 Yan Yean?
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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