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Merrygoen vs Neilrex

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Neilrex (910) sits above Merrygoen (892). Neilrex skews owner-occupied (74%), Merrygoen runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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Merrygoen and Neilrex side by side

MeasureMerrygoenNeilrex
Renting
Owner occupied63.0%74.0%
Renter occupied30.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby46
Average ICSEA892910
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7981
Median age4143
Climate
Annual rainfall602 mm601 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C32.6°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
Neilrex edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 892). Neilrex also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Merrygoen vs Neilrex: common questions

Does Merrygoen or Neilrex have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neilrex scores 910 vs 892 in Merrygoen. 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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