Merriwa vs Ridgewood
The verdict
Ridgewood rates higher for education (45 vs 40).
Scores
MerriwaRidgewood
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 57 |
| Transport | 54 | 52 |
| Education | 40 | 45 |
| Liveability | 75 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,587 | 4,623 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,255 | $1,554 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Merriwa Moderate Growth · Ridgewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,002 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Merriwa · Ridgewood
Transport
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.7 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Merriwa | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,587 | 4,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,906 | 4,887 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,252 | 5,173 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merriwa or Ridgewood?
Merriwa has the higher residential safety score (Merriwa 70/100 vs Ridgewood 69/100).
Which has better public transport, Merriwa or Ridgewood?
Merriwa has the higher transport score (Merriwa 54/100 vs Ridgewood 52/100).
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