Benowa vs Merrimac
The verdict
Benowa rates higher for liveability (98 vs 70). Merrimac rates higher for transport (51 vs 43). Benowa is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
BenowaMerrimac
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 60 |
| Transport | 43 | 51 |
| Education | 67 | 58 |
| Liveability | 98 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,889 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.2% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 57.8% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Benowa — · Merrimac —
Property
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $1,000 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 617 | 610 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 374 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,060 |
Transport
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 17 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 27 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 72.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 740 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Benowa | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,889 | 7,212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,630 | 7,355 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Benowa or Merrimac?
Benowa and Merrimac have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Benowa or Merrimac?
Benowa has a higher average school ICSEA (Benowa 1072 vs Merrimac 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Benowa or Merrimac?
Merrimac has the higher transport score (Benowa 43/100 vs Merrimac 51/100).
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