Stoodley vs Merseylea
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merseylea (945) sits above Stoodley (943). Stoodley skews owner-occupied (100%), Merseylea runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Stoodley and Merseylea side by side
| Measure | Stoodley | Merseylea |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $208/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $108/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 71 |
| Median age | 55 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 986 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.1°C | 22.3°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
- Merseylea edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 943). Stoodley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stoodley vs Merseylea: common questions
Does Stoodley or Merseylea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merseylea scores 945 vs 943 in Stoodley. 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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