Lower Mount Walker vs Merryvale
The verdict
Lower Mount Walker rates higher for education (35 vs 0). Merryvale rates higher for liveability (30 vs 25). Lower Mount Walker is closer to the coast (69.0 km vs 77.9 km).
Scores
Lower Mount WalkerMerryvale
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 11 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 0 |
| Liveability | 25 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 192 | 32 |
| Median age | 51 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,916 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Lower Mount Walker — · Merryvale —
Property
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 521 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,082 | 3,082 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Lower Mount Walker · Merryvale
Transport
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 179 | 205 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 20.1 km |
Liveability
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 720 |
| 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) | 69.0 km | 77.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.7 km | 64.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.6 km | 20.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Mount Walker | Merryvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 192 | 32 |
| Estimated 2025 | 202 | 34 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 1.53% |
Common questions
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