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Merivale WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merivale WA is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merivale is $979 per week ($50,908 per year). Median rent in Merivale is $182 per week ($789 per month). Merivale has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Merivale has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merivale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merivale is $1,083.

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Merivale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merivale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$979/wk

$50,908 per year

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Median Rent

$182/wk

$789 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merivale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (44) Female 50.0% (44)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

87 people · 444.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Merivale Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merivale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 8 dwellings

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

Merivale Country of Birth

Australia

84.2%

England

7.9%

Germany

7.9%

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

Merivale Religion

No Religion

54.1%

Not stated

16.5%

Catholic

14.1%

Anglican

11.8%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merivale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Merivale Employment

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Employed full-time

64.3% 27 people

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Employed part-time

9.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

26.2% 11 people

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

Merivale Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.0%

Certificate III/IV

37.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

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

Merivale Occupation

Managers

40.7%

Professionals

40.7%

Labourers

18.5%

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

Merivale Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Creative Arts

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

20.0%

Health

15.0%

Society & Culture

15.0%

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

Merivale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merivale Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

30.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

30.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merivale Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 45

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Separated

3.7% 3

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Divorced

6.1% 5

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Widowed

4.9% 4

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Never married

30.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merivale Ancestry

Australian

36.5%

English

26.0%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

9.6%

Other

7.7%

Dutch

2.9%

German

2.9%

New Zealander

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merivale School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

46.2%

Secondary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.1%

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

Merivale Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 164

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

Merivale Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.4% 17

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Not a volunteer

72.6% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merivale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Walked only

8.6%

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

Merivale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.6%

2 vehicles

20.7%

3 vehicles

41.4%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Merivale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

32.1%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

21.4%

6+ bedrooms

10.7%

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

Merivale Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

23.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merivale Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

136

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merivale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Merivale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merivale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.0%

Couple — no children

38.0%

Couple — no children under 15

8.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merivale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 7

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Did not provide

88.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merivale Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

56.3%

4 children

18.8%

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

Merivale When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Merivale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

5.8%

30+ hours

19.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Merivale Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

48.4%

3 persons

9.7%

4 persons

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merivale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Merivale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.3%

Step family — no other children

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merivale Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $182/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Merivale

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $182/wk

Left after rent $1,505/wk

Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $2/wk

Merivale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Gabbin

Pop: 44 Income: $850/wk Rent: $400/wk

Glentromie

Pop: 44 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $100/wk

Narngulu

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $400/wk

Varley

Pop: 44 Income: $919/wk Rent: $151/wk

West Ballidu

Pop: 44 Income: $1,013/wk

Bobalong

Pop: 45 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

Compare Merivale

Merivale vs Gabbin →Merivale vs Glentromie →Merivale vs Narngulu →Merivale vs Varley →

Frequently Asked Questions About Merivale

What is the population of Merivale WA?

The population of Merivale WA is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Merivale?

The median personal income in Merivale WA is $979 per week, or $50,908 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Merivale?

Median rent in Merivale WA is $182 per week ($789 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Merivale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merivale WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merivale?

The median age in Merivale WA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merivale a good suburb to live in?

Merivale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 87.The median income is $979/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 50936. All dollar figures in AUD.