Kyabram South vs Merrigum
The verdict
Kyabram South rates higher for education (33 vs 20). Merrigum rates higher for transport (10 vs 0). Kyabram South is closer to the coast (161.4 km vs 164.0 km).
Scores
Kyabram SouthMerrigum
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 13 |
| Transport | 0 | 10 |
| Education | 33 | 20 |
| Liveability | 8 | 11 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69 | 679 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $769 | $1,030 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kyabram South Moderate Growth · Merrigum Moderate Growth
Property
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $261K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,449 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,449 | 1,031 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 736 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,348 | 6,775 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 869 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kyabram South · Merrigum
Transport
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.1 km | 19.0 km |
Liveability
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 161.4 km | 164.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.1 km | 161.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.4 km | 22.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kyabram South | Merrigum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 69 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 69 | 680 |
| Projected 2041 | 83 | 815 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Kyabram South or Merrigum?
Merrigum has the higher transport score (Kyabram South 0/100 vs Merrigum 10/100).
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