Congo vs Meringo
The verdict
Congo is more affordable, with a median house price of $548K versus $1.14M in Meringo.
Scores
CongoMeringo
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 46 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 253 | 143 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,428 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.8% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Congo Moderate Growth · Meringo Moderate Growth
Property
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $548K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 699 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 699 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 2,797 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 83.7 km | 81.2 km |
Liveability
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 251.5 km | 253.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Congo | Meringo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 253 | 143 |
| Estimated 2025 | 256 | 145 |
| Projected 2041 | 293 | 166 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Congo or Meringo?
Congo is more affordable, with a median house price of $548K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Congo or Meringo?
Congo and Meringo have similar transport scores.
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