Merritts Creek vs Perseverance
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merritts Creek (1004) sits above Perseverance (994). Perseverance skews owner-occupied (96%), Merritts Creek runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Merritts Creek and Perseverance side by side
| Measure | Merritts Creek | Perseverance |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 102 | 72 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 796 mm | 813 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.9°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
- Merritts Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 994).
Merritts Creek vs Perseverance: common questions
Does Merritts Creek or Perseverance have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merritts Creek scores 1004 vs 994 in Perseverance. 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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