Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mulwala vs Merton Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mulwala (1011) sits above Merton Vale (1004).

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

Mulwala edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1004).

Common questionsMulwala vs Merton Vale

Common questions

Does Mulwala or Merton Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mulwala scores 1011 vs 1004 in Merton Vale. 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

Mulwala
Metric
Merton Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$270/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
18.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,557
Population
6,841
53
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
1011
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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