Mercy College

Mercy College is a private girls' school located in Coburg, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.90% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

Geographically, Coburg has a total population of 26,574 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 937 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (25.33%), Australian (22.63%), Italian (16.48%), Irish (12.37%), and Scottish (9.20%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Coburg's crime rate is 8,038 per 100,000 people, which is 1.18 times the Victorian average (6,810), close to the state average with moderate safety conditions.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $580 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $650 and $550 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall score of 58.40 points.