Carrara vs Merrimac
The verdict
Carrara rates higher for liveability (76 vs 70). Merrimac rates higher for transport (51 vs 43). Carrara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 192 min).
Scores
CarraraMerrimac
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 60 |
| Transport | 43 | 51 |
| Education | 58 | 58 |
| Liveability | 76 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,138 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.4% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carrara — · Merrimac —
Property
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $825 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 617 | 610 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrara · Merrimac
Transport
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 192 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 8 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.8 km | 72.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Carrara | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,138 | 7,212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,146 | 7,355 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.87% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carrara or Merrimac?
Carrara and Merrimac have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Carrara or Merrimac?
Carrara has a higher average school ICSEA (Carrara 1112 vs Merrimac 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carrara or Merrimac?
Merrimac has the higher transport score (Carrara 43/100 vs Merrimac 51/100).
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