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Merton vs Ancona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ancona (995) sits above Merton (994). Merton skews owner-occupied (88%), Ancona runs more rental-dense (66% owner).

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Merton and Ancona side by side

MeasureMertonAncona
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%66.0%
Renter occupied4.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1814
Average ICSEA994995
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score450
Population21699
Median age5356
Climate
Annual rainfall726 mm831 mm
Mean max, January28.6°C28.1°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
Ancona edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 994). Ancona also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Merton vs Ancona: common questions

Does Merton or Ancona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ancona scores 995 vs 994 in Merton. 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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