Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yelta vs Merbein.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merbein (926) sits above Yelta (861).

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

Merbein edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 861).

Common questionsYelta vs Merbein

Common questions

Does Yelta or Merbein have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merbein scores 926 vs 861 in Yelta. 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

Yelta
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
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
5,010
Population
2,770
43
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
11
861
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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