Merghiny SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merghiny, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merghiny SA is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merghiny is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Merghiny is $213 per week ($923 per month). Merghiny has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Merghiny has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Merghiny in 2024-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Merghiny Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merghiny Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
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Median Rent
$213/wk
$923 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Merghiny Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.8% (7) Female 56.3% (9)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
17 people · 176.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Merghiny Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merghiny Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Merghiny Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merghiny Religion

No Religion
41.7%
Anglican
25.0%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
16.7%
Other Religions Tot
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merghiny Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Merghiny Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merghiny Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merghiny Marital Status

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Married
63.6% 7
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Never married
36.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merghiny Ancestry

English
48.4%
Irish
25.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.9%
German
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merghiny School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Merghiny Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 26

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

Merghiny Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.0% 3
Not a volunteer
70.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merghiny How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Merghiny Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Merghiny Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Merghiny Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.6%
moved in the last 5 years
92.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merghiny Indigenous Population

12.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
29
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merghiny Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4

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

Merghiny Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merghiny Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
73.3%
One parent — children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merghiny Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merghiny Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
47.1%
30+ hours
29.4%

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

Merghiny Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merghiny Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Merghiny Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,524/wk
Median Rent $213/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Merghiny

≈ $6,604/month
Median rent $213/wk
Left after rent $1,311/wk
Rent share 14.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Merghiny vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merghiny

What is the population of Merghiny SA?

The population of Merghiny SA is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Merghiny?

The median personal income in Merghiny SA is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Merghiny?

Median rent in Merghiny SA is $213 per week ($923 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Merghiny?

The median age in Merghiny SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merghiny a good suburb to live in?

Merghiny is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 17.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 40864. All dollar figures in AUD.