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Merlwood QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merlwood QLD is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merlwood is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Merlwood is $215 per week ($932 per month). Merlwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Merlwood has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merlwood is $1,759.

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Merlwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merlwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

#6607 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,759/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merlwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (50) Female 51.9% (54)

Population Density

4.5

people per km²

104 people · 23.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Merlwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merlwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 10 dwellings

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

Merlwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merlwood Religion

No Religion

29.1%

Uniting Church

17.5%

Not stated

16.5%

Lutheran

14.6%

Anglican

10.7%

Catholic

8.7%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merlwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.5%

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

Merlwood Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 25 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 13 people

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Unemployed

6.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

35.4% 23 people

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

Merlwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.2%

Bachelor Degree

34.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

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

Merlwood Occupation

Community & Personal Service

64.7%

Managers

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

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

Merlwood Field of Study

Engineering

27.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

22.7%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Education

13.6%

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

Merlwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merlwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

27.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merlwood Marital Status

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Married

51.9% 42

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Divorced

4.9% 4

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Widowed

8.6% 7

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Never married

34.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merlwood Ancestry

Australian

30.4%

English

24.0%

Scottish

16.8%

German

12.0%

Irish

10.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merlwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

60.0%

Primary — Government

40.0%

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

Merlwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 13

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No need for assistance

92.8% 167

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

Merlwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.6% 20

—

Not a volunteer

74.4% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merlwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.2%

Bus

11.8%

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

Merlwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.1%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

25.0%

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

Merlwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.0%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

27.5%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

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

Merlwood Population Mobility

6.8%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merlwood Indigenous Population

6.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

166

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merlwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Merlwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

21.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merlwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.9%

Couple — no children

21.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.8%

One parent — children under 15

12.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merlwood Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 4

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Never served

94.6% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merlwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 8

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Did not provide

88.7% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merlwood Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Merlwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

21.3%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Merlwood Household Size

1 person

34.2%

2 persons

28.9%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

13.2%

6+ persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merlwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Merlwood Family Blending

Intact family — other children present

62.5%

Intact family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merlwood Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,449/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Merlwood

Your weekly income

≈ $6,279/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $1,234/wk

Rent share 14.8%

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Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $6/wk

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $745/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $5/wk

Merlwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brightly

Pop: 52 Income: $819/wk Rent: $183/wk

Bundi

Pop: 52 Income: $1,347/wk

Burleigh

Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $400/wk

Coomrith

Pop: 52 Income: $593/wk

Diamondvale

Pop: 52 Income: $762/wk Rent: $400/wk

Elgin (Qld)

Pop: 52 Income: $1,062/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merlwood

What is the population of Merlwood QLD?

The population of Merlwood QLD is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Merlwood is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merlwood?

The median personal income in Merlwood QLD is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Merlwood is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merlwood?

Median rent in Merlwood QLD is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merlwood ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merlwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merlwood QLD is $1,759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merlwood?

The median age in Merlwood QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merlwood a good suburb to live in?

Merlwood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 104.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 31810. All dollar figures in AUD.