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Merbein South VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merbein South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Merbein South VIC is 407 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merbein South is $639 per week ($33,228 per year). Median rent in Merbein South is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Merbein South has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Merbein South has a population density of 14.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merbein South is $997.
There were 24 recorded offences in Merbein South in 2025-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).
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Merbein South Population
Merbein South Median Income & Rent
Merbein South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Merbein South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merbein South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merbein South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Merbein South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Merbein South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Merbein South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Merbein South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Merbein South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Merbein South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Merbein South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Merbein South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Merbein South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Merbein South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Merbein South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Merbein South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Merbein South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Merbein South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Merbein South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Merbein South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Merbein South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Merbein South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Merbein South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Merbein South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Merbein South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Merbein South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Merbein South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Merbein South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Merbein South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Merbein South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Merbein South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Merbein South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Merbein South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Merbein South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Merbein South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Merbein South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Merbein South Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merbein South
What is the population of Merbein South VIC?
The population of Merbein South VIC is 407 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².Merbein South is ranked #5,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Merbein South?
The median personal income in Merbein South VIC is $639 per week, or $33,228 per year.The median household income is $1,571 per week.Family income is $1,865 per week.Merbein South is ranked #6,455 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Merbein South?
Median rent in Merbein South VIC is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merbein South ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Merbein South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merbein South VIC is $997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Merbein South?
The median age in Merbein South VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Merbein South a good suburb to live in?
Merbein South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 407.The median income is $639/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21654. All dollar figures in AUD.