Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merryvale vs Mount Walker West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Merryvale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merryvale (954) sits above Mount Walker West (951). Merryvale skews owner-occupied (129%), Mount Walker West runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Merryvale edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951).

Common questionsMerryvale vs Mount Walker West

Common questions

Does Merryvale or Mount Walker West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merryvale scores 954 vs 951 in Mount Walker West. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Merryvale
Metric
Mount Walker West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
129.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied
38.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
31
32
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
12
954
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).