Balnarring Beach vs Merricks Beach
The verdict
Balnarring Beach rates higher for liveability (31 vs 21). Merricks Beach rates higher for education (77 vs 70). Balnarring Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (209 vs 211 min).
Scores
Balnarring BeachMerricks Beach
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 70 | 77 |
| Liveability | 31 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 157 |
| Median age | 58 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,637 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Balnarring Beach Moderate Growth · Merricks Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -31.3% | 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
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,274 | 1,911 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 212 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,520 | 5,096 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Balnarring Beach · Merricks Beach
Transport
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 209 | 211 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.8 km | 66.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 471 | 157 |
| Estimated 2025 | 462 | 154 |
| Projected 2041 | 538 | 179 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | -0.48% |
Common questions
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