Aroona vs Meridan Plains
The verdict
Aroona rates higher for liveability (99 vs 60). Aroona is closer to the coast (2.2 km vs 5.3 km).
Scores
AroonaMeridan Plains
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 43 |
| Transport | 29 | 16 |
| Education | 57 | 56 |
| Liveability | 99 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,466 | 4,589 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,857 | $1,529 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Aroona — · Meridan Plains —
Property
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 375 | 370 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 202 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aroona · Meridan Plains
Transport
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.1 km | 11.8 km |
Liveability
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.1 km | 78.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Aroona | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,466 | 4,589 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,537 | 4,741 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aroona or Meridan Plains?
Aroona and Meridan Plains have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Aroona or Meridan Plains?
Aroona has the higher transport score (Aroona 29/100 vs Meridan Plains 16/100).
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