Merricks Beach vs Somers

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merricks Beach (1024) sits above Somers (989).

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Merricks Beach and Somers side by side

MeasureMerricks BeachSomers
Price and market
Median house–$1,387,500
Median unit–$343,440
Renting
Owner occupied76.0%85.0%
Renter occupied23.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby610
Average ICSEA1024989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score1025
Population1571,857
Median age6253
Climate
Annual rainfall817 mm756 mm
Mean max, January24.0°C24.2°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
Merricks Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 989).

Merricks Beach vs Somers: common questions

Does Merricks Beach or Somers have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merricks Beach scores 1024 vs 989 in Somers. 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.