Meribah SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Meribah SA is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meribah is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Meribah has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Meribah has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meribah is $3,259.

There were 1 recorded offences in Meribah in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Meribah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meribah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$3,259/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Meribah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (21) Female 46.2% (18)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
39 people · 331.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Meribah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meribah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Meribah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Meribah Religion

No Religion
54.1%
Not stated
16.2%
Catholic
10.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
10.8%
Lutheran
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meribah Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.0%

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

Meribah Employment

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Employed full-time
25.9% 7 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 9 people
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Unemployed
14.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
25.9% 7 people

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

Meribah Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Meribah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Meribah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meribah Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meribah Marital Status

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Married
52.2% 12
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Never married
47.8% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meribah Ancestry

English
58.1%
Australian
41.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meribah School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Meribah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.5% 10
No need for assistance
85.5% 59

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

Meribah Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.9% 7
Not a volunteer
73.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meribah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Meribah Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Meribah Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Meribah Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
20.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meribah Indigenous Population

7.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meribah Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Arthritis
3
Lung condition
3

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

Meribah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
44.4%
$650-$799/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meribah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.6%
Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meribah Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meribah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
26.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

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

Meribah Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meribah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meribah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Meribah Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Meribah

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share

Meribah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meribah

What is the population of Meribah SA?

The population of Meribah SA is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Meribah?

The median personal income in Meribah SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Meribah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meribah SA is $3,259. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meribah?

The median age in Meribah SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meribah a good suburb to live in?

Meribah is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 39.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40865. All dollar figures in AUD.