Butler vs Merriwa
The verdict
Butler rates higher for transport (90 vs 54). Butler has a shorter estimated CBD commute (82 vs 116 min).
Scores
ButlerMerriwa
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 57 |
| Transport | 90 | 54 |
| Education | 46 | 40 |
| Liveability | 78 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,473 | 5,587 |
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,710 | $1,255 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.7% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 59.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Butler Moderate Growth · Merriwa Moderate Growth
Property
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,002 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 990 |
Transport
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 950 m | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 36 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Butler | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,473 | 5,587 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,243 | 5,906 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,076 | 6,252 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Butler or Merriwa?
Butler and Merriwa have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Butler or Merriwa?
Butler has a higher average school ICSEA (Butler 992 vs Merriwa 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Butler or Merriwa?
Butler has the higher transport score (Butler 90/100 vs Merriwa 54/100).
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