Long Forest vs Merrimu
The verdict
Merrimu rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Long Forest is closer to the coast (36.4 km vs 38.3 km).
Scores
Long ForestMerrimu
| Long Forest | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 44 | 41 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Long Forest | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343 | 397 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $2,441 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Long Forest High Growth · Merrimu High Growth
Property
| Long Forest | 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
| Long Forest | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 583 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 292 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,624 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Long Forest | 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: Long Forest · Merrimu
Transport
| Long Forest | 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) | 143 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.2 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Long Forest | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.4 km | 38.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.8 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Long Forest | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 343 | 397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 372 | 431 |
| Projected 2041 | 589 | 682 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.05% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Long Forest or Merrimu?
Merrimu has the higher transport score (Long Forest 0/100 vs Merrimu 35/100).
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