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Mount Ney vs Merivale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Ney (970) sits above Merivale (918).

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Mount Ney and Merivale side by side

MeasureMount NeyMerivale
Renting
House rent$115/wk$265/wk
Unit rent$98/wk$182/wk
Owner occupied–88.0%
Schools
Schools nearby110
Average ICSEA970918
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population887
Median age5553
Climate
Annual rainfall434 mm628 mm
Mean max, January28.2°C26.9°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 Ney edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 918). Mount Ney also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Ney vs Merivale: common questions

Does Mount Ney or Merivale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Ney scores 970 vs 918 in Merivale. 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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