Overall score
Merricks North
49.5/100
Tuerong
44.7/100
Merricks North vs Tuerong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Merricks North for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Merricks NorthTuerong
Crime rate
Merricks North
70.0 / 1k
Tuerong
91.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merricks North
7
Tuerong
6
Population
Merricks North
423
Tuerong
357
Metric leadMerricks North 5Tuerong 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMerricks North
- Best for investmentMerricks North
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 | Merricks North | Tuerong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 91.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 15 |
| Green cover | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| Population | 423 | 357 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Merricks North is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Tuerong is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Merricks North sits among greener hillside streets, while Tuerong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Merricks North is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Tuerong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Merricks North the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tuerong.
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.