Shailer Park vs Tanah Merah
The verdict
Shailer Park rates higher for education (51 vs 45). Tanah Merah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 87 min).
Scores
Shailer ParkTanah Merah
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 51 | 51 |
| Education | 51 | 45 |
| Liveability | 96 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,182 | 4,754 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,227 | $1,899 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.5% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Shailer Park — · Tanah Merah —
Property
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,034 | 1,031 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 575 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,077 | 11,077 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Shailer Park · Tanah Merah
Transport
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 26.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Shailer Park | Tanah Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,182 | 4,754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,642 | 5,137 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.93% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Shailer Park or Tanah Merah?
Shailer Park and Tanah Merah have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better public transport, Shailer Park or Tanah Merah?
Shailer Park and Tanah Merah have similar transport scores.
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