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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 HillYanco
Overall1536
Transport064
Education3729
Liveability1014

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Merungle HillYanco
Population258744
Median age4225
Median household income (wk)$1,768$1,256
Bachelor degree or higher25.2%14.8%
Born in Australia90.7%92.9%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Merungle Hill Stable · Yanco Stable

Property

Merungle HillYanco
Median house price$629K$270K
Median unit priceData not available$250K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$440$417
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Merungle HillYanco
Residential safety score15
Break & enter dwelling /100k388806
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,550538
Domestic assault /100k775538
Total incidents /100k (all)6,97710,618

Total incidents over time

Schools

Merungle HillYanco
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available948

See the full school list on each profile: Merungle Hill · Yanco

Transport

Merungle HillYanco
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.2 km2.4 km

Liveability

Merungle HillYanco
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks12
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)358.6 km363.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)443.5 km449.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.3 km8.9 km

Population & growth

Merungle HillYanco
Population (2021)258744
Estimated 2025257742
Projected 2041269776
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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Data sources

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