Berrambool vs Merimbula
The verdict
Berrambool is more affordable, with a median house price of $892K versus $935K in Merimbula. Berrambool rates higher for liveability (64 vs 59). Merimbula rates higher for transport (71 vs 60).
Scores
BerramboolMerimbula
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 60 |
| Transport | 60 | 71 |
| Education | 47 | 47 |
| Liveability | 64 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 486 | 3,821 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,136 | $1,146 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Berrambool Moderate Growth · Merimbula Moderate Growth
Property
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $892K | $935K |
| Median unit price | $576K | $545K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 206 | 26 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 206 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,852 | 5,758 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berrambool · Merimbula
Transport
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 820 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 26 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 354.4 km | 356.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Berrambool | Merimbula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 486 | 3,821 |
| Estimated 2025 | 498 | 3,918 |
| Projected 2041 | 621 | 4,880 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Berrambool or Merimbula?
Berrambool is more affordable, with a median house price of $892K versus $935K.
Which has better public transport, Berrambool or Merimbula?
Merimbula has the higher transport score (Berrambool 60/100 vs Merimbula 71/100).
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