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Merricks Beach vs Shoreham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shoreham (1062) sits above Merricks Beach (1024).

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Merricks Beach and Shoreham side by side

MeasureMerricks BeachShoreham
Price and market
Median house–$1,637,500
Median unit–$343,440
Renting
Owner occupied76.0%78.0%
Renter occupied23.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA10241062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100
Population157679
Median age6261
Climate
Annual rainfall817 mm845 mm
Mean max, January24.0°C23.5°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
Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1024).

Merricks Beach vs Shoreham: common questions

Does Merricks Beach or Shoreham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shoreham scores 1062 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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