Mernda vs South Morang
The verdict
Mernda is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $743K in South Morang. South Morang is closer to the coast (26.7 km vs 30.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mernda rates higher (98 vs 93/100 in South Morang).
Scores
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77 |
| Transport | 89 | 93 |
| Education | 64 | 64 |
| Liveability | 71 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,369 | 24,989 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,011 | $2,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 41.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.6% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Mernda High Growth · South Morang High Growth
Property
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $675K | $743K |
| Median unit price | $440K | $509K |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 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
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 235 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | 340 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 3,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mernda · South Morang
Transport
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 6 |
| Parks | 174 | 161 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.6 km | 26.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.8 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mernda | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,369 | 24,989 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,397 | 26,060 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,766 | 40,385 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mernda or South Morang?
Mernda has the higher residential safety score (Mernda 98/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Mernda or South Morang?
Mernda is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $743K.
Which has better schools, Mernda or South Morang?
Mernda has a higher average school ICSEA (Mernda 1046 vs South Morang 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mernda or South Morang?
South Morang has the higher transport score (Mernda 89/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
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