Rio Vista vs Mermaid Keys.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mermaid Keys edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mermaid Keys scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mermaid Keys (1060) sits above Rio Vista (1056).
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
Mermaid Keys edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Common questions
Does Rio Vista or Mermaid Keys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mermaid Keys scores 1060 vs 1056 in Rio Vista. 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.
Which is more walkable, Rio Vista or Mermaid Keys?
Mermaid Keys scores 30/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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