Kurri Kurri vs Stanford Merthyr
The verdict
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $655K in Kurri Kurri. Stanford Merthyr is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 29.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Stanford Merthyr rates higher (43 vs 19/100 in Kurri Kurri).
Scores
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 36 |
| Transport | 34 | 32 |
| Education | 26 | 24 |
| Liveability | 54 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,174 | 575 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,254 | $1,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.1% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 92.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kurri Kurri High Growth · Stanford Merthyr High Growth
Property
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $655K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $503K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 2 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 745 | 522 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 939 | 870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,241 | 7,652 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 922 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurri Kurri · Stanford Merthyr
Transport
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.9 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Kurri Kurri | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.1 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.3 km | 119.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,174 | 575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,935 | 646 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,152 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher residential safety score (Kurri Kurri 19/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $655K.
Which has better schools, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Kurri Kurri has a higher average school ICSEA (Kurri Kurri 934 vs Stanford Merthyr 922; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Kurri Kurri has the higher transport score (Kurri Kurri 34/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 32/100).
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