Clarkson vs Merriwa
The verdict
Clarkson rates higher for transport (90 vs 55). Clarkson has a shorter estimated CBD commute (72 vs 96 min).
Scores
ClarksonMerriwa
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 58 |
| Transport | 90 | 55 |
| Education | 52 | 40 |
| Liveability | 72 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,904 | 5,587 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,761 | $1,255 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 59.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Clarkson High Growth · Merriwa Moderate Growth
Property
| Clarkson | 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
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,002 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clarkson · Merriwa
Transport
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 55 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Clarkson | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 49 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Clarkson | Merriwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,904 | 5,587 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,369 | 5,906 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,066 | 6,252 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.54% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clarkson or Merriwa?
Clarkson and Merriwa have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Clarkson or Merriwa?
Merriwa has a higher average school ICSEA (Clarkson 956 vs Merriwa 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clarkson or Merriwa?
Clarkson has the higher transport score (Clarkson 90/100 vs Merriwa 55/100).
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