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Exeter vs Meryla

The verdict

Meryla is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.80M in Exeter. Exeter rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Meryla is closer to the coast (40.0 km vs 48.9 km).

Scores

ExeterMeryla
ExeterMeryla
Overall6017
Transport830
Education6931
Liveability2922

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

Demographics

ExeterMeryla
Population1,0879
Median age5363
Median household income (wk)$1,914$725
Bachelor degree or higher49.5%0.0%
Born in Australia79.0%44.4%
Avg household size2.51.2

Growth: Exeter High Growth · Meryla Moderate Growth

Property

ExeterMeryla
Median house price$1.80M$955K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$695
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)52Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ExeterMeryla
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k4600
Total incidents /100k (all)3,8640

Total incidents over time

Schools

ExeterMeryla
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,034Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Exeter · Meryla

Transport

ExeterMeryla
Transport score830
Train stations30
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.7 km6.3 km

Liveability

ExeterMeryla
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants30
Parks20
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)48.9 km40.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)118.1 km120.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.1 km24.2 km

Population & growth

ExeterMeryla
Population (2021)1,0879
Estimated 20251,1259
Projected 20411,52710
Annual growth rate0.86%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Exeter or Meryla?

Meryla is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.80M.

Which has better public transport, Exeter or Meryla?

Exeter has the higher transport score (Exeter 83/100 vs Meryla 0/100).

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Data sources

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