Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merrill vs Gurrundah.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merrill (995) sits above Gurrundah (969). Merrill skews owner-occupied (77%), Gurrundah runs more rental-dense (59% owner).

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

Merrill edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 969).

Common questionsMerrill vs Gurrundah

Common questions

Does Merrill or Gurrundah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merrill scores 995 vs 969 in Gurrundah. 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

Merrill
Metric
Gurrundah

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$243/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$261/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
59.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
38
Population
80
39
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
3
995
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).