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Merah North NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merah North, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merah North NSW is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merah North is $1,113 per week ($57,876 per year). Median rent in Merah North is $110 per week ($477 per month). Merah North has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Merah North has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Merah North in 2023-24, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Merah North Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merah North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,113/wk

$57,876 per year

#659 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$110/wk

$477 per month

#8585 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merah North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (71) Female 44.5% (57)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

129 people · 593.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Merah North Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merah North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

81.8% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.2% 4 dwellings

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

Merah North Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merah North Religion

Catholic

34.4%

No Religion

29.7%

Not stated

14.1%

Anglican

11.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merah North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Merah North Employment

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Employed full-time

70.9% 56 people

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Employed part-time

11.4% 9 people

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Not in labour force

17.7% 14 people

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

Merah North Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.0%

Certificate III/IV

39.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

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

Merah North Occupation

Managers

42.6%

Professionals

25.5%

Clerical & Administrative

19.1%

Labourers

12.8%

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

Merah North Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Education

12.8%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Health

7.7%

Engineering

7.7%

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

Merah North Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merah North Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

28.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$4,000+/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merah North Marital Status

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Married

58.2% 57

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Divorced

4.1% 4

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Never married

37.8% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merah North Ancestry

Australian

34.3%

English

27.0%

Irish

12.9%

Scottish

10.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

German

3.9%

Italian

2.8%

French

2.2%

Other

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merah North School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.5%

Pre-school

22.7%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

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

Merah North Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 3

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No need for assistance

98.7% 224

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

Merah North Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.6% 24

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Not a volunteer

72.4% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merah North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merah North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.0%

Did not go to work

8.0%

Walked only

6.0%

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

Merah North Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.2%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

8.3%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Merah North Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Merah North Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

22.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merah North Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

223

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merah North Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Merah North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merah North Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merah North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.1% 7

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Did not provide

91.9% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merah North Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

2 children

26.9%

3 children

26.9%

4 children

15.4%

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

Merah North When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Merah North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Merah North Household Size

1 person

23.9%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

10.9%

6+ persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merah North Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Merah North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merah North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Merah North Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,857/wk

Median Rent $110/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.9%

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

If you earn X in Merah North

Your weekly income

≈ $8,047/month

Median rent $110/wk

Left after rent $1,747/wk

Rent share 5.9%

Merah North vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berthong

Pop: 65 Income: $833/wk Rent: $200/wk

Comobella

Pop: 65 Income: $474/wk Rent: $125/wk

Dandry

Pop: 65 Income: $420/wk

Doctor George Mountain

Pop: 65 Income: $762/wk Rent: $190/wk

Dollys Flat

Pop: 65 Income: $662/wk Rent: $380/wk

Godfreys Creek

Pop: 65 Income: $820/wk Rent: $1/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merah North

What is the population of Merah North NSW?

The population of Merah North NSW is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Merah North is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merah North?

The median personal income in Merah North NSW is $1,113 per week, or $57,876 per year.The median household income is $1,857 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Merah North is ranked #659 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merah North?

Median rent in Merah North NSW is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merah North ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Merah North?

The median age in Merah North NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merah North a good suburb to live in?

Merah North is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 129.The median income is $1,113/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% 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: 12583. All dollar figures in AUD.