Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merriang South vs Whorouly South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Merriang South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merriang South (1015) sits above Whorouly South (998). Merriang South skews owner-occupied (87%), Whorouly South runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Merriang South edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 998). Whorouly South also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMerriang South vs Whorouly South

Common questions

Does Merriang South or Whorouly South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merriang South scores 1015 vs 998 in Whorouly South. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Merriang South
Metric
Whorouly South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$265/wk
$270/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
43
Population
64
44
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
6
1015
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).