Merricks North vs Tuerong
The verdict
Merricks North rates higher for education (65 vs 60). Merricks North is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
Merricks NorthTuerong
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 65 | 60 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 423 | 357 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,416 | $2,291 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Merricks North Moderate Growth · Tuerong Moderate Growth
Property
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 473 | 1,681 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 473 | 560 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 560 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,837 | 7,843 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 North · Tuerong
Transport
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 192 | 178 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.9 km | 55.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.0 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Merricks North | Tuerong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 423 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 426 | 359 |
| Projected 2041 | 483 | 408 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.14% |
Common questions
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Merricks North and Tuerong have similar transport scores.
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