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Meryla vs Werai

The verdict

Meryla is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $4.28M in Werai. Werai rates higher for education (69 vs 31). Meryla is closer to the coast (40.0 km vs 43.0 km).

Scores

MerylaWerai
MerylaWerai
Overall1741
Transport035
Education3169
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

MerylaWerai
Population998
Median age6361
Median household income (wk)$725$1,937
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%47.8%
Born in Australia44.4%81.6%
Avg household size1.22.2

Growth: Meryla Moderate Growth · Werai High Growth

Property

MerylaWerai
Median house price$955K$4.28M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$695$695
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available28

Median price history

Safety

MerylaWerai
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)02,041

Total incidents over time

Schools

MerylaWerai
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Meryla · Werai

Transport

MerylaWerai
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.3 km4.3 km

Liveability

MerylaWerai
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)40.0 km43.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)120.5 km112.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)24.2 km15.0 km

Population & growth

MerylaWerai
Population (2021)998
Estimated 20259101
Projected 204110138
Annual growth rate0.00%0.76%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Meryla or Werai?

Meryla is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $4.28M.

Which has better public transport, Meryla or Werai?

Werai has the higher transport score (Meryla 0/100 vs Werai 35/100).

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Data sources

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