Taplan vs Meribah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meribah (974) sits above Taplan (955).
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Taplan and Meribah side by side
| Measure | Taplan | Meribah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 39 |
| Median age | 50 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 270 mm | 275 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.6°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
- Meribah edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 955). Meribah also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Taplan vs Meribah: common questions
Does Taplan or Meribah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meribah scores 974 vs 955 in Taplan. 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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