Overall score
Merrimac
61.0/100
Robina
78.2/100
Robina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Merrimac
61.0/100
Robina
78.2/100
Crime rate
Merrimac
26.0 / 1k
Robina
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merrimac
74
Robina
490
Population
Merrimac
7,212
Robina
25,659
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Merrimac reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Robina is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Merrimac is stronger for well-served by public transport and family-friendly schooling options; Robina answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Robina, while Merrimac remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.