Merryvale vs Mount Walker
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Walker (961) sits above Merryvale (954).
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Merryvale and Mount Walker side by side
| Measure | Merryvale | Mount Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 129.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 781 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.6°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
- Mount Walker edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 954).
Merryvale vs Mount Walker: common questions
Does Merryvale or Mount Walker have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Walker scores 961 vs 954 in Merryvale. 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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