Merricks Beach vs Merricks North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merricks North (1038) sits above Merricks Beach (1024).
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| Measure | Merricks Beach | Merricks North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 157 | 423 |
| Median age | 62 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 893 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.5°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
- Merricks North edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1024). Merricks North also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Merricks Beach vs Merricks North: common questions
Does Merricks Beach or Merricks North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merricks North scores 1038 vs 1024 in Merricks Beach. 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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