Merah North vs Wee Waa
The verdict
Merah North rates higher for education (46 vs 17). Wee Waa rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Wee Waa is closer to the coast (345.0 km vs 364.3 km).
Scores
Merah NorthWee Waa
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 46 | 17 |
| Liveability | 0 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 129 | 2,034 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,857 | $1,286 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Merah North Stable · Wee Waa Stable
Property
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $308K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 45.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $400 | $400 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 6.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 295 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 639 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 775 | 7,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 859 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merah North · Wee Waa
Transport
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 23.2 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.5°C | 34.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 364.3 km | 345.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 451.6 km | 431.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.6 km | 11.1 km |
Population & growth
| Merah North | Wee Waa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 129 | 2,034 |
| Estimated 2025 | 128 | 2,011 |
| Projected 2041 | 129 | 2,034 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.19% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Merah North or Wee Waa?
Wee Waa has the higher transport score (Merah North 0/100 vs Wee Waa 64/100).
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