Overall score
Merrigum
33.5/100
Tatura
48.3/100
Merrigum vs Tatura, VIC Suburb Comparison
Tatura for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MerrigumTatura
Crime rate
Merrigum
46.0 / 1k
Tatura
70.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merrigum
2
Tatura
177
Population
Merrigum
679
Tatura
4,955
Metric leadMerrigum 4Tatura 81 tiedacross 13 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 | Merrigum | Tatura |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 177 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 69 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Population | 679 | 4,955 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Merrigum is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Tatura is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Merrigum is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook; Tatura answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tatura, while Merrigum remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.