Marengo vs Skenes Creek
The verdict
Marengo rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Skenes Creek rates higher for education (70 vs 62).
Scores
MarengoSkenes Creek
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 33 |
| Transport | 19 | 18 |
| Education | 62 | 70 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 272 | 249 |
| Median age | 59 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,292 | $1,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.5% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Marengo — · Skenes Creek —
Property
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 735 | 1,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Marengo · Skenes Creek
Transport
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 48.2 km | 42.1 km |
Liveability
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 700 m | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 156.6 km | 148.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 74.9 km | 72.6 km |
Population & growth
| Marengo | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 272 | 249 |
| Estimated 2025 | 272 | 249 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Marengo or Skenes Creek?
Marengo has the higher transport score (Marengo 19/100 vs Skenes Creek 18/100).
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