Merrigum vs Gillieston.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Gillieston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gillieston (937) sits above Merrigum (919). Merrigum skews owner-occupied (78%), Gillieston runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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
Gillieston edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 919).
Common questions
Does Merrigum or Gillieston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gillieston scores 937 vs 919 in Merrigum. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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