Birtinya vs Meridan Plains
The verdict
Birtinya rates higher for liveability (78 vs 60). Birtinya is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 5.3 km).
Scores
BirtinyaMeridan Plains
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 43 |
| Transport | 28 | 16 |
| Education | 69 | 56 |
| Liveability | 78 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 4,589 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,824 | $1,529 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Birtinya — · Meridan Plains —
Property
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $900 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 370 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 183 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birtinya · Meridan Plains
Transport
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.4 km | 11.8 km |
Liveability
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 31 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 81.2 km | 78.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 590 m | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Birtinya | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,378 | 4,589 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,719 | 4,741 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birtinya or Meridan Plains?
Birtinya and Meridan Plains have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Birtinya or Meridan Plains?
Birtinya has the higher transport score (Birtinya 28/100 vs Meridan Plains 16/100).
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