Hopetoun Park vs Merrimu
The verdict
Merrimu rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Hopetoun Park is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 38.3 km).
Scores
Hopetoun ParkMerrimu
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 43 | 41 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 914 | 397 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,562 | $2,441 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Hopetoun Park High Growth · Merrimu High Growth
Property
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,969 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Hopetoun Park · Merrimu
Transport
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Hopetoun Park | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.0 km | 38.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.7 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hopetoun Park | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 914 | 397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 992 | 431 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,570 | 682 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.07% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Hopetoun Park or Merrimu?
Merrimu has the higher transport score (Hopetoun Park 0/100 vs Merrimu 35/100).
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