Merimbula
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Merimbula is a charming coastal town on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, well known for its sparkling lakes, surf beaches, and relaxed pace. With a lively café culture and spectacular natural surroundings, it's a favorite for both family vacations and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
3,821
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.89°, 149.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,323
Local Cost
$1,456
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
826 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
5
Parks
6
Transport
83
Walk Score
83
Footways
165.0
Airport
MIM
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.