Dalwood (Ballina) vs Meerschaum Vale
The verdict
Meerschaum Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.59M in Dalwood (Ballina). Dalwood (Ballina) rates higher for education (54 vs 40). Meerschaum Vale is closer to the coast (9.6 km vs 11.7 km).
Scores
Dalwood (Ballina)Meerschaum Vale
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 40 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218 | 372 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,181 | $1,968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 87.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dalwood (Ballina) Moderate Growth · Meerschaum Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 269 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 2,151 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dalwood (Ballina) · Meerschaum Vale
Transport
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.5 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 591.9 km | 588.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 16.2 km |
Population & growth
| Dalwood (Ballina) | Meerschaum Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 218 | 372 |
| Estimated 2025 | 231 | 394 |
| Projected 2041 | 243 | 414 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dalwood (Ballina) or Meerschaum Vale?
Meerschaum Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.59M.
Which has better public transport, Dalwood (Ballina) or Meerschaum Vale?
Dalwood (Ballina) and Meerschaum Vale have similar transport scores.
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