Ermington vs Melrose Park
The verdict
Ermington is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.39M in Melrose Park. Melrose Park rates higher for education (82 vs 75). Melrose Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (54 vs 58 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ermington rates higher (61 vs 44/100 in Melrose Park).
Scores
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 87 |
| Transport | 77 | 81 |
| Education | 75 | 82 |
| Liveability | 91 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,686 | 2,059 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,993 | $2,182 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 56.1% |
| Born in Australia | 52.8% | 56.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ermington High Growth · Melrose Park High Growth
Property
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | $2.39M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $792K |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $980 | $825 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 102 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 244 | 486 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,217 | 3,400 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ermington · Melrose Park
Transport
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 30 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.2 km | 17.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.2 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ermington | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,686 | 2,059 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,774 | 2,236 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,402 | 3,474 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Ermington has the higher residential safety score (Ermington 61/100 vs Melrose Park 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Ermington is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.39M.
Which has better schools, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Melrose Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Ermington 1015 vs Melrose Park 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ermington or Melrose Park?
Melrose Park has the higher transport score (Ermington 77/100 vs Melrose Park 81/100).
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