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Meringo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meringo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meringo NSW is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meringo is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Meringo is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Meringo has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Meringo has a population density of 22.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringo is $1,975.

There were 5 recorded offences in Meringo in 2024-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Meringo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meringo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$675/wk

$35,100 per year

#5896 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,975/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meringo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (76) Female 46.1% (65)

Population Density

22.1

people per km²

143 people · 6.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,825

Family income/wk

Meringo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meringo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.6% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 19 dwellings

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

Meringo Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Meringo Religion

No Religion

46.9%

Catholic

24.6%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

6.2%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meringo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

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

Meringo Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 36 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 30 people

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Not in labour force

38.9% 42 people

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

Meringo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.5%

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

Meringo Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Labourers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

Sales Workers

6.7%

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

Meringo Field of Study

Engineering

24.5%

Education

15.1%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Management & Commerce

11.3%

Agriculture & Environment

9.4%

Health

9.4%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Creative Arts

7.5%

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

Meringo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meringo Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meringo Marital Status

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Married

56.9% 66

↔️

Separated

6.0% 7

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Divorced

10.3% 12

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Widowed

2.6% 3

👤

Never married

24.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meringo Ancestry

English

32.1%

Australian

31.6%

Other

10.2%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

German

2.1%

Italian

2.1%

New Zealander

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meringo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Pre-school

15.0%

Primary — Catholic

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

15.0%

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

Meringo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.1% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.9% 258

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

Meringo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.3% 32

—

Not a volunteer

71.7% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meringo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meringo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Truck

16.0%

Did not go to work

6.0%

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

Meringo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

52.1%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

8.3%

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

Meringo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.9%

3 bedrooms

48.1%

4 bedrooms

18.5%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Meringo Population Mobility

6.8%

moved in the last year

42.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meringo Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

229

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meringo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Meringo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

10.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meringo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.8%

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meringo Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 4

👤

Never served

96.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meringo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 11

—

Did not provide

90.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meringo Children Ever Born

No children

19.4%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

52.8%

3 children

16.7%

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

Meringo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Meringo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

17.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Meringo Household Size

1 person

24.5%

2 persons

49.0%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meringo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Meringo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meringo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2021

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Meringo Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,428/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Meringo

Your weekly income

≈ $6,188/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,178/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Meringo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meringo

What is the population of Meringo NSW?

The population of Meringo NSW is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.1 people per km².Meringo is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meringo?

The median personal income in Meringo NSW is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,428 per week.Family income is $1,825 per week.Meringo is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meringo?

Median rent in Meringo NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meringo ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meringo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringo NSW is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meringo?

The median age in Meringo NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meringo a good suburb to live in?

Meringo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 143.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 12587. All dollar figures in AUD.