Side by sideSuburb comparison

Merton Vale vs Rennie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merton Vale (1004) sits above Rennie (987).

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

Merton Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 987).

Common questionsMerton Vale vs Rennie

Common questions

Does Merton Vale or Rennie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merton Vale scores 1004 vs 987 in Rennie. 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

Merton Vale
Metric
Rennie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
167.0%
Renter occupied
100.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,841
Population
31
51
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
15
1004
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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