Cabarita vs Merbein
The verdict
Cabarita rates higher for education (42 vs 25). Merbein rates higher for liveability (19 vs 5).
Scores
CabaritaMerbein
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 22 |
| Transport | 23 | 22 |
| Education | 42 | 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
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 482 | 2,770 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,233 | $1,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 14.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cabarita Moderate Growth · Merbein Moderate Growth
Property
| Cabarita | 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
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 415 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 415 | 758 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,905 | 4,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabarita · Merbein
Transport
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 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) | 184.6 km | 190.7 km |
Liveability
| Cabarita | 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 | 13 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 309.3 km | 310.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 477.1 km | 483.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cabarita | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 482 | 2,770 |
| Estimated 2025 | 484 | 2,780 |
| Projected 2041 | 551 | 3,166 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Cabarita or Merbein?
Cabarita has a higher average school ICSEA (Cabarita 986 vs Merbein 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cabarita or Merbein?
Cabarita has the higher transport score (Cabarita 23/100 vs Merbein 22/100).
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