Darley vs Merrimu
The verdict
Darley rates higher for liveability (40 vs 16). Merrimu rates higher for transport (35 vs 23). Merrimu is closer to the coast (38.3 km vs 43.1 km).
Scores
DarleyMerrimu
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 30 |
| Transport | 23 | 35 |
| Education | 49 | 41 |
| Liveability | 40 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,190 | 397 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,951 | $2,441 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.3 |
Growth: Darley High Growth · Merrimu High Growth
Property
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $380K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 207 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 403 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,992 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
Transport
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.1 km | 38.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.1 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Darley | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,190 | 397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,969 | 431 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,784 | 682 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.05% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darley or Merrimu?
Merrimu has the higher transport score (Darley 23/100 vs Merrimu 35/100).
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