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Congo vs Meringo

The verdict

Congo is more affordable, with a median house price of $548K versus $1.14M in Meringo.

Scores

CongoMeringo
CongoMeringo
Overall2222
Transport00
Education4646
Liveability2422

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CongoMeringo
Population253143
Median age4850
Median household income (wk)$1,550$1,428
Bachelor degree or higher34.8%35.6%
Born in Australia81.8%76.9%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Congo Moderate Growth · Meringo Moderate Growth

Property

CongoMeringo
Median house price$548K$1.14M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$580
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available30

Median price history

Safety

CongoMeringo
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k0699
Domestic assault /100k0699
Total incidents /100k (all)02,797

Total incidents over time

Schools

CongoMeringo
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Congo · Meringo

Transport

CongoMeringo
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)83.7 km81.2 km

Liveability

CongoMeringo
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp16.0°C16.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)850850
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.9 km1.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)251.5 km253.8 km
Nearest beach (km)1.9 km1.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)8.2 km10.5 km

Population & growth

CongoMeringo
Population (2021)253143
Estimated 2025256145
Projected 2041293166
Annual growth rate0.30%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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Data sources

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