Overall score
Cassilis
38.6/100
Merriwa
36.0/100
Cassilis vs Merriwa, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cassilis for schools; Merriwa for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CassilisMerriwa
Crime rate
Cassilis
62.5 / 1k
Merriwa
62.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cassilis
3
Merriwa
2
Population
Cassilis
278
Merriwa
1,825
Metric leadCassilis 6Merriwa 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cassilis | Merriwa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 20.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 113 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 11 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Population | 278 | 1,825 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cassilis is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Merriwa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Cassilis tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Merriwa stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Cassilis the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Merriwa.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.