Merriwa vs Mindarie
The verdict
Mindarie rates higher for education (55 vs 40). Mindarie is closer to the coast (660 m vs 2.1 km).
Scores
MerriwaMindarie
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 62 |
| Transport | 54 | 57 |
| Education | 40 | 55 |
| Liveability | 75 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,587 | 7,867 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,255 | $2,555 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 44.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Merriwa Moderate Growth · Mindarie High Growth
Property
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,002 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merriwa · Mindarie
Transport
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 660 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.7 km | 32.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 720 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Merriwa | Mindarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,587 | 7,867 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,906 | 9,056 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,252 | 12,652 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 3.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merriwa or Mindarie?
Merriwa and Mindarie have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Merriwa or Mindarie?
Mindarie has a higher average school ICSEA (Merriwa 990 vs Mindarie 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merriwa or Mindarie?
Mindarie has the higher transport score (Merriwa 54/100 vs Mindarie 57/100).
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