Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moreland vs Merlynston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moreland (1079) sits above Merlynston (1058).

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

Moreland edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1058).

Common questionsMoreland vs Merlynston

Common questions

Does Moreland or Merlynston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moreland scores 1079 vs 1058 in Merlynston. 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

Moreland
Metric
Merlynston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$421/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$358/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
56
Transit score
20
Bike score
100
34,906
Population
34,906
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1079
Avg ICSEA
1058

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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