Mount Mercer vs Dereel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mercer (1008) sits above Dereel (1002). Dereel skews owner-occupied (97%), Mount Mercer runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Mount Mercer and Dereel side by side
| Measure | Mount Mercer | Dereel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 1.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 94 | 664 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 636 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.9°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
- Mount Mercer edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1002).
Mount Mercer vs Dereel: common questions
Does Mount Mercer or Dereel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mercer scores 1008 vs 1002 in Dereel. 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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