Somers vs Merricks Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merricks Beach (1024) sits above Somers (989).
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Somers and Merricks Beach side by side
| Measure | Somers | Merricks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,387,500 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 10 |
| Population | 1,857 | 157 |
| Median age | 53 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°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 Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 989).
Somers vs Merricks Beach: common questions
Does Somers or Merricks Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merricks Beach scores 1024 vs 989 in Somers. 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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