Merricks vs Point Leo
The verdict
Point Leo is closer to the coast (810 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
MerricksPoint Leo
| Merricks | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 36 |
| Transport | 16 | 19 |
| Education | 77 | 76 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merricks | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184 | 178 |
| Median age | 57 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,750 | $2,094 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.6% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Merricks Moderate Growth · Point Leo Moderate Growth
Property
| Merricks | 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 | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 543 | 562 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,087 | 2,809 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merricks | 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 · Point Leo
Transport
| Merricks | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 207 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 12.5 km |
Liveability
| Merricks | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.0 km | 67.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Merricks | Point Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 184 | 178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 185 | 179 |
| Projected 2041 | 210 | 203 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.14% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Merricks or Point Leo?
Point Leo has the higher transport score (Merricks 16/100 vs Point Leo 19/100).
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