Balnarring Beach vs Merricks
The verdict
Balnarring Beach rates higher for liveability (31 vs 19). Merricks rates higher for transport (16 vs 0). Balnarring Beach is closer to the coast (270 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
Balnarring BeachMerricks
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 16 |
| Education | 70 | 77 |
| Liveability | 31 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 184 |
| Median age | 58 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,637 | $2,750 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 59.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Balnarring Beach Moderate Growth · Merricks Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,274 | 543 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 212 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,520 | 1,087 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Transport
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 209 | 207 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 10.4 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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) | 270 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.8 km | 65.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring Beach | Merricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 471 | 184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 462 | 185 |
| Projected 2041 | 538 | 210 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Balnarring Beach or Merricks?
Merricks has the higher transport score (Balnarring Beach 0/100 vs Merricks 16/100).
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