Berrambool vs Merimbula
Berrambool (median $807,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Merimbula ($932,500). Over the past year, Merimbula (+4.5%) ran 12.8 percentage points ahead of Berrambool (-8.3%) on house-price growth.
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Berrambool and Merimbula side by side
| Measure | Berrambool | Merimbula |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $807,000 | $932,500 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | -8.3% | +4.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 40 | – |
| Population | 486 | 3,821 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- Berrambool is the lower entry point at $807,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Berrambool delivers the better gross yield (4.48% vs 3.88%), but Merimbula has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Berrambool has a heavier family-household mix (66% vs 56%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Berrambool vs Merimbula: common questions
Is Berrambool or Merimbula cheaper to buy in?
Berrambool has the lower median house price at $807,000, roughly 13% below Merimbula ($932,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berrambool or Merimbula?
Over the past 12 months, Merimbula grew +4.5% vs -8.3% in Berrambool, a gap of 12.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berrambool or Merimbula?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.48% in Berrambool vs 3.88% in Merimbula. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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