Merrill vs Dalton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalton (1014) sits above Merrill (995). Dalton skews owner-occupied (94%), Merrill runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Merrill and Dalton side by side
| Measure | Merrill | Dalton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 38 | 230 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 675 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.6°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
- Dalton edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 995).
Merrill vs Dalton: common questions
Does Merrill or Dalton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalton scores 1014 vs 995 in Merrill. 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.
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