Mernda vs Yan Yean
The verdict
Mernda rates higher for transport (89 vs 19). Mernda is closer to the coast (30.6 km vs 36.5 km).
Scores
MerndaYan Yean
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 |
| Transport | 89 | 19 |
| Education | 64 | 49 |
| Liveability | 71 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,369 | 246 |
| Median age | 33 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,011 | $1,520 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.6% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Mernda High Growth · Yan Yean High Growth
Property
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $675K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $440K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | 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
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 407 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 235 | 407 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 4,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | Data not available |
Transport
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 174 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.6 km | 36.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.8 km | 32.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mernda | Yan Yean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,369 | 246 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,397 | 415 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,766 | 398 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 13.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Mernda or Yan Yean?
Mernda has the higher transport score (Mernda 89/100 vs Yan Yean 19/100).
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