Birdwoodton vs Merbein South
The verdict
Birdwoodton rates higher for transport (20 vs 0). Merbein South is closer to the coast (303.7 km vs 308.7 km).
Scores
BirdwoodtonMerbein South
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 10 |
| Transport | 20 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 31 |
| Liveability | 5 | 2 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 748 | 407 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,784 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 12.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.1% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Birdwoodton Moderate Growth · Merbein South Moderate Growth
Property
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 267 | 246 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 983 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 535 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,674 | 4,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Birdwoodton · Merbein South
Transport
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 186.1 km | 188.2 km |
Liveability
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 308.7 km | 303.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 478.6 km | 479.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwoodton | Merbein South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 748 | 407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 751 | 408 |
| Projected 2041 | 855 | 465 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.06% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Birdwoodton or Merbein South?
Birdwoodton has the higher transport score (Birdwoodton 20/100 vs Merbein South 0/100).
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