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Meru vs Rudds Gully

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meru (918) sits above Rudds Gully (909).

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Meru and Rudds Gully side by side

MeasureMeruRudds Gully
Renting
House rent$250/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$310/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied92.0%85.0%
Renter occupied–4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1910
Average ICSEA918909
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100
Population219238
Median age3535
Climate
Annual rainfall383 mm387 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C31.9°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
Meru edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 909). Rudds Gully also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Meru vs Rudds Gully: common questions

Does Meru or Rudds Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meru scores 918 vs 909 in Rudds Gully. 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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