Birdwoodton vs Merbein
The verdict
Birdwoodton rates higher for education (35 vs 25). Merbein rates higher for liveability (19 vs 5). Birdwoodton is closer to the coast (308.7 km vs 310.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Birdwoodton rates higher (70 vs 59/100 in Merbein).
Scores
BirdwoodtonMerbein
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 22 |
| Transport | 20 | 22 |
| Education | 35 | 25 |
| Liveability | 5 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 748 | 2,770 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,784 | $1,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 14.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.1% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Birdwoodton Moderate Growth · Merbein Moderate Growth
Property
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $310K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.2% |
| 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
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 267 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 535 | 758 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,674 | 4,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birdwoodton · Merbein
Transport
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 24 |
| 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 | 190.7 km |
Liveability
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 308.7 km | 310.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 478.6 km | 483.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwoodton | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 748 | 2,770 |
| Estimated 2025 | 751 | 2,780 |
| Projected 2041 | 855 | 3,166 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birdwoodton or Merbein?
Birdwoodton has the higher residential safety score (Birdwoodton 70/100 vs Merbein 59/100).
Which has better public transport, Birdwoodton or Merbein?
Merbein has the higher transport score (Birdwoodton 20/100 vs Merbein 22/100).
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