Merbein South vs Merbein
The verdict
Merbein South rates higher for education (31 vs 25). Merbein rates higher for transport (22 vs 0). Merbein South is closer to the coast (303.7 km vs 310.0 km).
Scores
Merbein SouthMerbein
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 22 |
| Education | 31 | 25 |
| Liveability | 2 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 407 | 2,770 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,571 | $1,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.2% | 14.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Merbein South Moderate Growth · Merbein Moderate Growth
Property
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $310K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.2% |
| 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
Safety
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 246 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 983 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 758 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,668 | 4,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merbein South · Merbein
Transport
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 188.2 km | 190.7 km |
Liveability
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 303.7 km | 310.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 479.4 km | 483.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Merbein South | Merbein | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 407 | 2,770 |
| Estimated 2025 | 408 | 2,780 |
| Projected 2041 | 465 | 3,166 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.06% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Merbein South or Merbein?
Merbein has the higher transport score (Merbein South 0/100 vs Merbein 22/100).
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