Myrrhee vs Whitfield
The verdict
Myrrhee rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Whitfield rates higher for transport (7 vs 0). Myrrhee is closer to the coast (171.4 km vs 177.5 km).
Scores
MyrrheeWhitfield
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 7 |
| Education | 55 | 48 |
| Liveability | 8 | 11 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 220 |
| Median age | 49 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,531 | $1,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Myrrhee Moderate Growth · Whitfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,191 | 1,364 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Myrrhee · Whitfield
Transport
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 7 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 36.6 km | 44.9 km |
Liveability
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 171.4 km | 177.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 168.2 km | 174.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 35.1 km | 43.5 km |
Population & growth
| Myrrhee | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 220 |
| Estimated 2025 | 171 | 225 |
| Projected 2041 | 187 | 244 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.56% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Myrrhee or Whitfield?
Myrrhee has a higher average school ICSEA (Myrrhee 1039 vs Whitfield 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Myrrhee or Whitfield?
Whitfield has the higher transport score (Myrrhee 0/100 vs Whitfield 7/100).
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