Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merricks Beach vs Shoreham.

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

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

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

Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1024).

Common questionsMerricks 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.

The numbers behind the take

Merricks Beach
Metric
Shoreham

Price & Market

Median house
$1,637,500
Median unit
$343,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$456/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$418/wk
$436/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$421/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
0
157
Population
679
62
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
4
1024
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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