Mount Mort vs Merryvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merryvale (954) sits above Mount Mort (948). Merryvale skews owner-occupied (129%), Mount Mort runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Mount Mort and Merryvale side by side
| Measure | Mount Mort | Merryvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 129.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 78 | 32 |
| Median age | 52 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 818 mm | 792 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 32.0°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
- Merryvale edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 948). Merryvale also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Mort vs Merryvale: common questions
Does Mount Mort or Merryvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merryvale scores 954 vs 948 in Mount Mort. 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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