Merbein vs Merbein West
The verdict
Merbein rates higher for transport (22 vs 0). Merbein West is closer to the coast (306.7 km vs 310.0 km).
Scores
MerbeinMerbein West
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 9 |
| Transport | 22 | 0 |
| Education | 25 | 28 |
| Liveability | 19 | 2 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,770 | 223 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,147 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Merbein Moderate Growth · Merbein West Moderate Growth
Property
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $310K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.2% | 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
Safety
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 289 | 897 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 758 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,946 | 2,691 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Merbein · Merbein West
Transport
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 190.7 km | 192.8 km |
Liveability
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 310.0 km | 306.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 483.4 km | 484.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Merbein | Merbein West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,770 | 223 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,780 | 224 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,166 | 255 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.11% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Merbein or Merbein West?
Merbein has the higher transport score (Merbein 22/100 vs Merbein West 0/100).
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