Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merricks North vs Tuerong.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merricks North (1038) sits above Tuerong (1015).

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

Merricks North edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1015).

Common questionsMerricks North vs Tuerong

Common questions

Does Merricks North or Tuerong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merricks North scores 1038 vs 1015 in Tuerong. 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 North
Metric
Tuerong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
82.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
423
Population
357
54
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
1038
Avg ICSEA
1015

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).