Merungle Hill vs Yanco
The verdict
Yanco is more affordable, with a median house price of $270K versus $629K in Merungle Hill. Merungle Hill rates higher for education (37 vs 29). Yanco rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Merungle Hill is closer to the coast (358.6 km vs 363.7 km).
Scores
Merungle HillYanco
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 37 | 29 |
| Liveability | 10 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 258 | 744 |
| Median age | 42 | 25 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,768 | $1,256 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 90.7% | 92.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Merungle Hill Stable · Yanco Stable
Property
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $629K | $270K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $250K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $440 | $417 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 388 | 806 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,550 | 538 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 775 | 538 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,977 | 10,618 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merungle Hill · Yanco
Transport
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 358.6 km | 363.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 443.5 km | 449.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Merungle Hill | Yanco | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 258 | 744 |
| Estimated 2025 | 257 | 742 |
| Projected 2041 | 269 | 776 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | -0.07% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Merungle Hill or Yanco?
Yanco is more affordable, with a median house price of $270K versus $629K.
Which has better public transport, Merungle Hill or Yanco?
Yanco has the higher transport score (Merungle Hill 0/100 vs Yanco 64/100).
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