Loch Sport vs Meerlieu
The verdict
Loch Sport rates higher for transport (16 vs 0). Loch Sport is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 15.7 km).
Scores
Loch SportMeerlieu
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 10 |
| Transport | 16 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 15 |
| Liveability | 31 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,021 | 90 |
| Median age | 63 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $674 | $1,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.3% | 9.1% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Loch Sport Moderate Growth · Meerlieu Moderate Growth
Property
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $360K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -15.4% | 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
Safety
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 588 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 1,111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,371 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,052 | 11,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Loch Sport · Meerlieu
Transport
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 0 |
| 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 | 28.4 km |
Liveability
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 229.6 km | 214.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 42.9 km | 29.7 km |
Population & growth
| Loch Sport | Meerlieu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,021 | 90 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,039 | 92 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,188 | 105 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Loch Sport or Meerlieu?
Loch Sport has the higher transport score (Loch Sport 16/100 vs Meerlieu 0/100).
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