Apollo Bay vs Marengo
The verdict
Apollo Bay rates higher for liveability (43 vs 35). Marengo rates higher for transport (19 vs 12). Marengo is closer to the coast (700 m vs 3.4 km).
Scores
Apollo BayMarengo
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 38 |
| Transport | 12 | 19 |
| Education | 58 | 62 |
| Liveability | 43 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,790 | 272 |
| Median age | 52 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,144 | $1,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 38.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Apollo Bay — · Marengo —
Property
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $962K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -18.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 223 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,346 | 735 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Apollo Bay · Marengo
Transport
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 42.6 km | 48.2 km |
Liveability
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 700 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.8 km | 156.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 69.8 km | 74.9 km |
Population & growth
| Apollo Bay | Marengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,790 | 272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,788 | 272 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Apollo Bay or Marengo?
Marengo has the higher transport score (Apollo Bay 12/100 vs Marengo 19/100).
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