Merrimac vs Mudgeeraba
The verdict
Merrimac rates higher for transport (51 vs 42). Merrimac is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
MerrimacMudgeeraba
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 58 |
| Transport | 51 | 42 |
| Education | 58 | 61 |
| Liveability | 70 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,212 | 14,578 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $1,893 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 63.9% | 70.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Merrimac — · Mudgeeraba —
Property
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $870 | $865 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 610 | 611 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 374 | 377 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrimac · Mudgeeraba
Transport
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 11 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.9 km | 76.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Merrimac | Mudgeeraba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,212 | 14,578 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,355 | 15,238 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrimac or Mudgeeraba?
Merrimac and Mudgeeraba have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Merrimac or Mudgeeraba?
Mudgeeraba has a higher average school ICSEA (Merrimac 1060 vs Mudgeeraba 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merrimac or Mudgeeraba?
Merrimac has the higher transport score (Merrimac 51/100 vs Mudgeeraba 42/100).
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