Merricks Beach vs Point Leo
The verdict
Point Leo rates higher for transport (19 vs 0). Merricks Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (211 vs 215 min).
Scores
Merricks BeachPoint Leo
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 19 |
| Education | 77 | 76 |
| Liveability | 21 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 178 |
| Median age | 62 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,465 | $2,094 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Merricks Beach Moderate Growth · Point Leo Moderate Growth
Property
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,911 | 562 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,096 | 2,809 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Merricks Beach · Point Leo
Transport
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 211 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.8 km | 12.5 km |
Liveability
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.3 km | 67.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Merricks Beach | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 154 | 179 |
| Projected 2041 | 179 | 203 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.48% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Merricks Beach or Point Leo?
Point Leo has the higher transport score (Merricks Beach 0/100 vs Point Leo 19/100).
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