Paschendale vs Merino
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paschendale (980) sits above Merino (977). Merino skews owner-occupied (92%), Paschendale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Paschendale and Merino side by side
| Measure | Paschendale | Merino |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 33 | 249 |
| Median age | 52 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 643 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 26.8°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
- Paschendale edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 977). Merino also has a higher family-household share (57% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Paschendale vs Merino: common questions
Does Paschendale or Merino have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paschendale scores 980 vs 977 in Merino. 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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