Ballengarra vs Marlo Merrican
The verdict
Ballengarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $920K in Marlo Merrican. Marlo Merrican rates higher for education (65 vs 43). Ballengarra is closer to the coast (22.0 km vs 26.9 km).
Scores
BallengarraMarlo Merrican
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 65 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97 | 60 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,483 | $949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.2% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ballengarra Stable · Marlo Merrican Stable
Property
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $675K | $920K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,667 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,062 | 5,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballengarra · Marlo Merrican
Transport
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.7 km | 19.2 km |
Liveability
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.0 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 316.9 km | 328.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.8 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ballengarra | Marlo Merrican | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 97 | 60 |
| Estimated 2025 | 98 | 61 |
| Projected 2041 | 100 | 62 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Ballengarra or Marlo Merrican?
Ballengarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $920K.
Which has better public transport, Ballengarra or Marlo Merrican?
Ballengarra and Marlo Merrican have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Ballengarra
vs