Merryvale vs Thornton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thornton (955) sits above Merryvale (954).
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Merryvale and Thornton side by side
| Measure | Merryvale | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 129.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 955 |
| 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 | 813 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 30.7°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
- Thornton edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 954).
Merryvale vs Thornton: common questions
Does Merryvale or Thornton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thornton scores 955 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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