Clear Island Waters vs Merrimac
The verdict
Clear Island Waters rates higher for liveability (89 vs 70). Merrimac rates higher for transport (51 vs 41). Clear Island Waters is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 60 |
| Transport | 41 | 51 |
| Education | 68 | 58 |
| Liveability | 89 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,395 | 7,212 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,617 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 57.7% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Clear Island Waters — · Merrimac —
Property
| Clear Island Waters | 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) | Data not available | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 614 | 610 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 387 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clear Island Waters · Merrimac
Transport
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 192 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Clear Island Waters | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 20 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.4 km | 72.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Clear Island Waters | Merrimac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,395 | 7,212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,540 | 7,355 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clear Island Waters or Merrimac?
Merrimac has the higher residential safety score (Clear Island Waters 82/100 vs Merrimac 83/100).
Which has better schools, Clear Island Waters or Merrimac?
Clear Island Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Clear Island Waters 1091 vs Merrimac 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clear Island Waters or Merrimac?
Merrimac has the higher transport score (Clear Island Waters 41/100 vs Merrimac 51/100).
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