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Merrimu vs Parwan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parwan (1005) sits above Merrimu (992). Merrimu skews owner-occupied (89%), Parwan runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Merrimu and Parwan side by side

MeasureMerrimuParwan
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%75.0%
Renter occupied5.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2013
Average ICSEA9921005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100
Population397188
Median age3950
Climate
Annual rainfall482 mm457 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.0°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
Parwan edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 992). Merrimu also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Merrimu vs Parwan: common questions

Does Merrimu or Parwan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parwan scores 1005 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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