Meerschaum Vale vs Rous Mill
The verdict
Meerschaum Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.25M in Rous Mill. Rous Mill rates higher for education (57 vs 40). Meerschaum Vale is closer to the coast (9.6 km vs 15.1 km).
Scores
Meerschaum ValeRous Mill
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 57 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372 | 204 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Meerschaum Vale Moderate Growth · Rous Mill Moderate Growth
Property
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,151 | 490 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Meerschaum Vale · Rous Mill
Transport
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| 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) | 9.6 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 588.5 km | 592.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 11.8 km |
Population & growth
| Meerschaum Vale | Rous Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 372 | 204 |
| Estimated 2025 | 394 | 216 |
| Projected 2041 | 414 | 227 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Meerschaum Vale or Rous Mill?
Meerschaum Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Meerschaum Vale or Rous Mill?
Meerschaum Vale and Rous Mill have similar transport scores.
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