Merriton vs Crystal Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crystal Brook (993) sits above Merriton (945). Merriton skews owner-occupied (112%), Crystal Brook runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Merriton and Crystal Brook side by side
| Measure | Merriton | Crystal Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $410/wk |
| Unit rent | $161/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 112.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 55 | 1,537 |
| Median age | 45 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 365 mm | 373 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.4°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
- Crystal Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 945). Merriton also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Merriton vs Crystal Brook: common questions
Does Merriton or Crystal Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crystal Brook scores 993 vs 945 in Merriton. 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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