Merricks vs Red Hill South
Red Hill South scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill South (1036) sits above Merricks (1028).
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Merricks and Red Hill South side by side
| Measure | Merricks | Red Hill South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 20 |
| Population | 184 | 708 |
| Median age | 57 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 22.9°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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1028).
Merricks vs Red Hill South: common questions
Does Merricks or Red Hill South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill South scores 1036 vs 1028 in Merricks. 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 or Red Hill South?
Red Hill South scores 16/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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