Meringur VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meringur, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meringur VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meringur is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Meringur is $50 per week ($217 per month). Meringur has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Meringur has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringur is $2,500.

There were 9 recorded offences in Meringur in 2025-25, a rate of 129 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Meringur Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meringur Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Meringur Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.1% (41) Female 34.9% (22)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
70 people · 751.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Meringur Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meringur Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 12 dwellings

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

Meringur Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Meringur Religion

No Religion
42.6%
Catholic
31.1%
Not stated
14.8%
Lutheran
6.6%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meringur Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
34.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.8%

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

Meringur Employment

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Employed full-time
54.9% 28 people
Employed part-time
7.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
37.3% 19 people

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

Meringur Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Meringur Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%

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

Meringur Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Health
20.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.0%

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

Meringur Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meringur Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
37.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meringur Marital Status

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Married
44.9% 22
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Divorced
8.2% 4
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Widowed
12.2% 6
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Never married
34.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meringur Ancestry

English
50.6%
Irish
21.7%
Australian
14.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.2%
Scottish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meringur School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.1%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Pre-school
15.8%
Primary — Catholic
15.8%

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

Meringur Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.3% 9
No need for assistance
92.7% 115

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

Meringur Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.0% 12
Not a volunteer
76.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meringur How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
33.3%
Walked only
33.3%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Meringur Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.4%
2 vehicles
27.6%
4+ vehicles
31.0%

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

Meringur Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.0%
2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Meringur Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
35.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meringur Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
120
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meringur Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6
Diabetes
4

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

Meringur Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.2%
$1-$149/wk
8.6%
$150-$299/wk
22.4%
$400-$499/wk
15.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,500+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meringur Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.3%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.4%
One parent — no children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meringur Military Service

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Previously served
13.5% 7
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Never served
86.5% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meringur Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 9
Did not provide
82.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meringur Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Meringur Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.7%
5–14 hours
19.1%
15–29 hours
8.5%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
34.0%

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

Meringur Household Size

1 person
48.3%
2 persons
41.4%
5 persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meringur Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from VIC
4

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

Meringur Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meringur Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Theft
7
Fraud
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Meringur Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $849/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.9%

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

If you earn X in Meringur

≈ $3,679/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $799/wk
Rent share 5.9%

Meringur vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meringur

What is the population of Meringur VIC?

The population of Meringur VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Meringur?

The median personal income in Meringur VIC is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $849 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Meringur?

Median rent in Meringur VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Meringur?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meringur VIC is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meringur?

The median age in Meringur VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meringur a good suburb to live in?

Meringur is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% 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: 21657. All dollar figures in AUD.