Meringo vs Moruya Heads
The verdict
Moruya Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.14M in Meringo.
Scores
MeringoMoruya Heads
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143 | 1,125 |
| Median age | 50 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,428 | $1,357 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Meringo Moderate Growth · Moruya Heads Moderate Growth
Property
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $827K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $530K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 699 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 699 | 178 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,797 | 1,689 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Meringo · Moruya Heads
Transport
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 81.2 km | 87.2 km |
Liveability
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 253.8 km | 248.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Meringo | Moruya Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 143 | 1,125 |
| Estimated 2025 | 145 | 1,140 |
| Projected 2041 | 166 | 1,303 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Meringo or Moruya Heads?
Moruya Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Meringo or Moruya Heads?
Meringo and Moruya Heads have similar transport scores.
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