Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wargan vs Merbein.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Wargan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wargan (979) sits above Merbein (926).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Wargan edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 926). Wargan also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWargan vs Merbein

Common questions

Does Wargan or Merbein have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wargan scores 979 vs 926 in Merbein. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wargan
Metric
Merbein

Price & Market

Median house
$420,000
Median unit
$171,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$231/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
72.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
53
Population
2,770
42
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
11
979
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).