Merricks North vs Red Hill

Red Hill scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill (1047) sits above Merricks North (1038).

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Merricks North and Red Hill side by side

MeasureMerricks NorthRed Hill
Price and market
Median house–$1,232,500
Median unit–$343,440
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%–
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby88
Average ICSEA10381047
Lifestyle and people
Walk score02
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population423–
Median age54–
Climate
Annual rainfall893 mm869 mm
Mean max, January23.5°C23.4°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
Red Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1038).

Merricks North vs Red Hill: common questions

Does Merricks North or Red Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill scores 1047 vs 1038 in Merricks North. 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.

Which is more walkable, Merricks North or Red Hill?

Red Hill scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.