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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
Merghiny Median Income & Rent
Merghiny Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Merghiny Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merghiny Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merghiny Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Merghiny Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Merghiny Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Merghiny Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Merghiny Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Merghiny Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Merghiny Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Merghiny School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Merghiny Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Merghiny Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Merghiny How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Merghiny Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Merghiny Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Merghiny Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Merghiny Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Merghiny Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Merghiny Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Merghiny Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Merghiny Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Merghiny Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Merghiny Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Merghiny Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Merghiny Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.