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Merriton vs Nurom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merriton (945) sits above Nurom (915). Merriton skews owner-occupied (112%), Nurom runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

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Merriton and Nurom side by side

MeasureMerritonNurom
Renting
House rent$450/wk–
Unit rent$161/wk–
Owner occupied112.0%55.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1710
Average ICSEA945915
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5533
Median age4554
Climate
Annual rainfall365 mm384 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.5°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
Merriton edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 915).

Merriton vs Nurom: common questions

Does Merriton or Nurom have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merriton scores 945 vs 915 in Nurom. 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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