Heddon Greta vs Stanford Merthyr
The verdict
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $831K in Heddon Greta. Heddon Greta rates higher for education (34 vs 24). Stanford Merthyr rates higher for liveability (51 vs 42). On the separate residential safety score, Heddon Greta rates higher (54 vs 43/100 in Stanford Merthyr).
Scores
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 36 |
| Transport | 28 | 32 |
| Education | 34 | 24 |
| Liveability | 42 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,838 | 575 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,130 | $1,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.1% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 91.3% | 92.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Heddon Greta High Growth · Stanford Merthyr High Growth
Property
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $831K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $633K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 2 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 176 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 423 | 522 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 493 | 870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,470 | 7,652 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 922 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heddon Greta · Stanford Merthyr
Transport
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.8 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.6 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.7 km | 119.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Heddon Greta | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,838 | 575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,188 | 646 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,207 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heddon Greta or Stanford Merthyr?
Heddon Greta has the higher residential safety score (Heddon Greta 54/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Heddon Greta or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $831K.
Which has better public transport, Heddon Greta or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher transport score (Heddon Greta 28/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 32/100).
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