Balnarring vs Merricks North
The verdict
Balnarring rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Merricks North rates higher for education (65 vs 59). Balnarring is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
BalnarringMerricks North
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 25 |
| Transport | 16 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 65 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,371 | 423 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.9% | 46.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balnarring Moderate Growth · Merricks North Moderate Growth
Property
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | 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 | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 473 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 473 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 84 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,784 | 2,837 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Balnarring · Merricks North
Transport
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 197 | 192 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 9.0 km |
Liveability
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.7 km | 59.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 17.0 km |
Population & growth
| Balnarring | Merricks North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,371 | 423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,327 | 426 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,709 | 483 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.18% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Balnarring or Merricks North?
Balnarring has the higher transport score (Balnarring 16/100 vs Merricks North 0/100).
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