Carrara vs Merrimac, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carrara | Merrimac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.4 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 21 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 74 |
| Population | 13,138 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Carrara and Merrimac offer different strengths across official suburb data. Merrimac leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Merrimac; Crime rate favours Merrimac; Schools & preschools favours Merrimac. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Merrimac, Families → Merrimac, Best value → Merrimac, Best schools → Merrimac.