Tallai vs Merrimac
Merrimac scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merrimac (1057) sits above Tallai (1046). Tallai skews owner-occupied (87%), Merrimac runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Tallai and Merrimac side by side
| Measure | Tallai | Merrimac |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $950,500 |
| Median unit | – | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 4,465 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1343 mm | 1343 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Merrimac edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1046).
Tallai vs Merrimac: common questions
Does Tallai or Merrimac have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merrimac scores 1057 vs 1046 in Tallai. 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, Tallai or Merrimac?
Merrimac scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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