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Mount Mercer vs Garibaldi

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mercer (1008) sits above Garibaldi (1001).

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Mount Mercer and Garibaldi side by side

MeasureMount MercerGaribaldi
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%91.0%
Renter occupied13.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby620
Average ICSEA10081001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population94131
Median age4543
Climate
Annual rainfall636 mm664 mm
Mean max, January25.8°C25.7°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 1001).

Mount Mercer vs Garibaldi: common questions

Does Mount Mercer or Garibaldi have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mercer scores 1008 vs 1001 in Garibaldi. 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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