Mersey Forest vs Middlesex
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middlesex (934) sits above Mersey Forest (933).
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Mersey Forest and Middlesex side by side
| Measure | Mersey Forest | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $208/wk |
| Unit rent | $204/wk | $177/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1618 mm | 1855 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.9°C | 18.8°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
- Middlesex edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 933).
Mersey Forest vs Middlesex: common questions
Does Mersey Forest or Middlesex have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middlesex scores 934 vs 933 in Mersey Forest. 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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