Byrneside vs Merrigum
The verdict
Byrneside rates higher for education (33 vs 20). Byrneside is closer to the coast (159.3 km vs 164.0 km).
Scores
ByrnesideMerrigum
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 13 |
| Transport | 12 | 10 |
| Education | 33 | 20 |
| Liveability | 8 | 11 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 161 | 679 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,174 | $1,030 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Byrneside Moderate Growth · Merrigum Moderate Growth
Property
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $261K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.3% |
| 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
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 621 | 1,031 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 736 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,559 | 6,775 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 869 |
See the full school list on each profile: Byrneside · Merrigum
Transport
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.4 km | 19.0 km |
Liveability
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 159.3 km | 164.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 156.9 km | 161.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.2 km | 22.9 km |
Population & growth
| Byrneside | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 161 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 161 | 680 |
| Projected 2041 | 193 | 815 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Byrneside or Merrigum?
Byrneside has the higher transport score (Byrneside 12/100 vs Merrigum 10/100).
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