Pelaw Main vs Stanford Merthyr
The verdict
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $762K in Pelaw Main. Stanford Merthyr rates higher for transport (32 vs 23).
Scores
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 36 |
| Transport | 23 | 32 |
| Education | 27 | 24 |
| Liveability | 42 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,080 | 575 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,174 | $1,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.6% | 11.3% |
| Born in Australia | 91.9% | 92.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Pelaw Main High Growth · Stanford Merthyr High Growth
Property
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $762K | $652K |
| Median unit price | $525K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 833 | 522 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 278 | 870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,444 | 6,435 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pelaw Main · Stanford Merthyr
Transport
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.9 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.6 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 119.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Pelaw Main | Stanford Merthyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,080 | 575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,213 | 646 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,601 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pelaw Main or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher residential safety score (Pelaw Main 42/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Pelaw Main or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $762K.
Which has better schools, Pelaw Main or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has a higher average school ICSEA (Pelaw Main 901 vs Stanford Merthyr 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pelaw Main or Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has the higher transport score (Pelaw Main 23/100 vs Stanford Merthyr 32/100).
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