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Cudgel vs Merungle Hill

The verdict

Cudgel is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $629K in Merungle Hill. Cudgel rates higher for education (57 vs 37).

Scores

CudgelMerungle Hill
CudgelMerungle Hill
Overall2115
Transport00
Education5737
Liveability1010

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

Demographics

CudgelMerungle Hill
Population36258
Median age3842
Median household income (wk)$1,625$1,768
Bachelor degree or higher50.0%25.2%
Born in Australia86.1%90.7%
Avg household size3.22.7

Growth: Cudgel Declining · Merungle Hill Stable

Property

CudgelMerungle Hill
Median house price$500K$629K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$400$440
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CudgelMerungle Hill
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0388
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,7781,550
Domestic assault /100k2,778775
Total incidents /100k (all)25,0006,977

Total incidents over time

Schools

CudgelMerungle Hill
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cudgel · Merungle Hill

Transport

CudgelMerungle Hill
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.3 km5.2 km

Liveability

CudgelMerungle Hill
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)357.7 km358.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)446.5 km443.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.4 km9.3 km

Population & growth

CudgelMerungle Hill
Population (2021)36258
Estimated 202536257
Projected 204135269
Annual growth rate0.00%-0.10%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cudgel or Merungle Hill?

Cudgel is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $629K.

Which has better public transport, Cudgel or Merungle Hill?

Cudgel and Merungle Hill have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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