Merrimu vs Maddingley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maddingley (1015) sits above Merrimu (992). Merrimu skews owner-occupied (89%), Maddingley runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Merrimu and Maddingley side by side
| Measure | Merrimu | Maddingley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $650,000 |
| Median unit | – | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 397 | 5,491 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 482 mm | 484 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 26.7°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
- Maddingley edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 992).
Merrimu vs Maddingley: common questions
Does Merrimu or Maddingley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maddingley scores 1015 vs 992 in Merrimu. 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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