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Meringandan West QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meringandan West, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meringandan West QLD is 2,488 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meringandan West is $972 per week ($50,544 per year). Median rent in Meringandan West is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Meringandan West has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Meringandan West has a population density of 149.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meringandan West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringandan West is $1,650.

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Meringandan West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meringandan West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$972/wk

$50,544 per year

#1416 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,650/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meringandan West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (1,238) Female 50.2% (1,249)

Population Density

149.3

people per km²

2,488 people · 16.7 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,305

Family income/wk

Meringandan West Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meringandan West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

25.1% 176 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

74.9% 524 dwellings

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

Meringandan West Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

England

1.3%

Brazil

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Meringandan West Religion

No Religion

40.6%

Catholic

20.9%

Anglican

14.8%

Christian (other)

7.5%

Not stated

5.0%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Lutheran

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meringandan West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Meringandan West Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

45.5%

Other

36.4%

Urdu

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Meringandan West Employment

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Employed full-time

49.7% 826 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 384 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 60 people

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Not in labour force

23.5% 391 people

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

Meringandan West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Meringandan West Occupation

Professionals

23.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Managers

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.2%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Labourers

5.2%

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

Meringandan West Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

18.1%

Health

12.3%

Education

11.7%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Information Technology

0.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.7%

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

Meringandan West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meringandan West Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meringandan West Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 1,058

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Separated

2.5% 45

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Divorced

6.4% 113

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Widowed

2.3% 40

👤

Never married

28.8% 509

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meringandan West Ancestry

Australian

35.1%

English

30.2%

German

8.9%

Scottish

8.2%

Irish

7.7%

Other

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Dutch

1.5%

New Zealander

0.8%

Italian

0.7%

South African

0.7%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meringandan West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.7%

Secondary — Government

20.9%

Primary — Catholic

10.4%

Secondary — Catholic

8.9%

Vocational Education

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Pre-school

6.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

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

Meringandan West Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 217

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 4,648

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

Meringandan West Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.2% 279

—

Not a volunteer

83.8% 1,439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meringandan West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

0.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

36.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meringandan West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.8%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Walked only

0.6%

Other

0.5%

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

Meringandan West Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

47.1%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Meringandan West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.4%

3 bedrooms

27.5%

4 bedrooms

59.6%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Meringandan West Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

41.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meringandan West Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

215

Indigenous residents

4,673

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meringandan West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

220

Asthma

104

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Meringandan West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meringandan West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.4%

Couple — no children

19.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meringandan West Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 13

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Previously served

5.3% 91

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Never served

93.9% 1,615

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meringandan West Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 199

—

Did not provide

88.4% 1,512

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meringandan West Children Ever Born

No children

26.6%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

9.2%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Meringandan West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Meringandan West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

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

Meringandan West Household Size

1 person

11.6%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

22.1%

5 persons

12.1%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meringandan West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,092

Moved from QLD

223

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Meringandan West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.6%

Step family — no other children

11.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Other couple — children only

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meringandan West Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

260

total students

Meringandan State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 260 students

1018

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Meringandan West Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,194/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Meringandan West

Your weekly income

≈ $9,507/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,794/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Meringandan West vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,246 Income: $631/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,258 Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 1,272 Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meringandan West

What is the population of Meringandan West QLD?

The population of Meringandan West QLD is 2,488 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 149.3 people per km².Meringandan West is ranked #2,731 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meringandan West?

The median personal income in Meringandan West QLD is $972 per week, or $50,544 per year.The median household income is $2,194 per week.Family income is $2,305 per week.Meringandan West is ranked #1,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meringandan West?

Median rent in Meringandan West QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meringandan West ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meringandan West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringandan West QLD is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meringandan West?

The median age in Meringandan West QLD is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meringandan West a good suburb to live in?

Meringandan West is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,488.The median income is $972/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 31809. All dollar figures in AUD.