Merimbula vs Mirador
The verdict
Merimbula is more affordable, with a median house price of $935K versus $1.06M in Mirador. Merimbula rates higher for transport (71 vs 54). Mirador rates higher for education (53 vs 47).
Scores
MerimbulaMirador
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 57 |
| Transport | 71 | 54 |
| Education | 47 | 53 |
| Liveability | 59 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 519 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,146 | $1,662 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Merimbula Moderate Growth · Mirador Moderate Growth
Property
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $935K | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $545K | $823K |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 91 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 26 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 314 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,758 | 578 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Merimbula · Mirador
Transport
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.1 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 29 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 356.1 km | 353.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Merimbula | Mirador | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,821 | 519 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,918 | 532 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,880 | 663 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merimbula or Mirador?
Merimbula and Mirador have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Merimbula or Mirador?
Merimbula is more affordable, with a median house price of $935K versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Merimbula or Mirador?
Merimbula has the higher transport score (Merimbula 71/100 vs Mirador 54/100).
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