Buchanan vs Stanford Merthyr
The verdict
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $863K in Buchanan. Buchanan rates higher for education (43 vs 24). Stanford Merthyr rates higher for liveability (51 vs 22). Buchanan is closer to the coast (24.5 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
BuchananStanford Merthyr
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 36 |
| Transport | 15 | 32 |
| Education | 43 | 24 |
| Liveability | 22 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212 | 575 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,028 | $1,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 92.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Buchanan High Growth · Stanford Merthyr High Growth
Property
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $650K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 2 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,660 | 522 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 29,717 | 7,652 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 922 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buchanan · Stanford Merthyr
Transport
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.4 km | 119.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Buchanan | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 212 | 575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 231 | 646 |
| Projected 2041 | 286 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Buchanan or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $863K.
Which has better public transport, Buchanan or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher transport score (Buchanan 15/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 32/100).
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