Suburbs Meerlieu

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Meerlieu VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meerlieu, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meerlieu VIC is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meerlieu is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Meerlieu is $166 per week ($719 per month). Meerlieu has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Meerlieu has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meerlieu is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meerlieu is $934.

There were 14 recorded offences in Meerlieu in 2025-25, a rate of 156 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Meerlieu, Victoria — 38.0130°S, 147.3987°E

Crime: Low Med High

Meerlieu Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meerlieu Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$166/wk
$719 per month
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$934/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Meerlieu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (49) Female 46.2% (42)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
90 people · 97.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Meerlieu Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meerlieu Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meerlieu Country of Birth

Australia
92.1%
England
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Meerlieu Religion

No Religion
29.5%
Not stated
23.9%
Catholic
19.3%
Anglican
12.5%
Christian (other)
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.7%
Baptist
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meerlieu Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Meerlieu Employment

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Employed full-time
43.8% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.0% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.3% 20 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Meerlieu Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.9%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Meerlieu Occupation

Managers
60.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Meerlieu Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
26.3%
Health
21.1%
Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Education
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Meerlieu Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meerlieu Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meerlieu Marital Status

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Married
45.3% 39
↔️
Separated
3.5% 3
📋
Divorced
18.6% 16
🕊️
Widowed
8.1% 7
👤
Never married
24.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meerlieu Ancestry

English
43.7%
Australian
23.3%
Scottish
14.6%
Irish
11.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.9%
Dutch
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meerlieu School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
37.5%
Primary — Government
31.3%
Vocational Education
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Meerlieu Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Meerlieu Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.6% 19
—
Not a volunteer
69.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meerlieu How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Meerlieu Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Meerlieu Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
30.8%
5 bedrooms
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Meerlieu Population Mobility

5.6%
moved in the last year
29.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meerlieu Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
136
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meerlieu Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
6
Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Meerlieu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meerlieu Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children
31.1%
Couple — no children under 15
28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meerlieu Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.5% 6
—
Did not provide
89.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meerlieu Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Meerlieu When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
2001–2010
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Meerlieu Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.9%
5–14 hours
29.5%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
4.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Meerlieu Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.8%
5 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meerlieu Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Meerlieu Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meerlieu Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Assault
6
Theft
4
Justice Procedures
3
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Meerlieu Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $166/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Meerlieu

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $166/wk
Left after rent $1,417/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen
Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $1/wk

Meerlieu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barraport
Pop: 45 Income: $850/wk Rent: $235/wk
Broken Creek
Pop: 45 Income: $860/wk Rent: $70/wk
Bullumwaal
Pop: 45 Income: $700/wk Rent: $315/wk
Callawadda
Pop: 45 Income: $687/wk Rent: $190/wk
Cannum
Pop: 45 Income: $1,140/wk Rent: $110/wk
Gillieston
Pop: 45 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meerlieu

What is the population of Meerlieu VIC?

The population of Meerlieu VIC is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Meerlieu?

The median personal income in Meerlieu VIC is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Meerlieu?

Median rent in Meerlieu VIC is $166 per week ($719 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Meerlieu?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meerlieu VIC is $934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meerlieu?

The median age in Meerlieu VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meerlieu a good suburb to live in?

Meerlieu is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 90.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21639. All dollar figures in AUD.