Point Leo vs Merricks
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merricks (1028) sits above Point Leo (1015). Merricks skews owner-occupied (94%), Point Leo runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Point Leo and Merricks side by side
| Measure | Point Leo | Merricks |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 35 |
| Population | 178 | 184 |
| Median age | 54 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 904 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.5°C | 24.0°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
- Merricks edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1015). Point Leo also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Point Leo vs Merricks: common questions
Does Point Leo or Merricks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merricks scores 1028 vs 1015 in Point Leo. 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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