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Meroo Meadow NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meroo Meadow, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Meroo Meadow NSW is 474 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meroo Meadow is $877 per week ($45,604 per year). Median rent in Meroo Meadow is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Meroo Meadow has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Meroo Meadow has a population density of 26.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Meroo Meadow is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meroo Meadow is $2,167.
There were 6 recorded offences in Meroo Meadow in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Meroo Meadow Population
Meroo Meadow Median Income & Rent
Meroo Meadow Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Meroo Meadow Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Meroo Meadow Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Meroo Meadow Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Meroo Meadow Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Meroo Meadow Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Meroo Meadow Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Meroo Meadow Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Meroo Meadow Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Meroo Meadow Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Meroo Meadow Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Meroo Meadow Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Meroo Meadow Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Meroo Meadow Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Meroo Meadow School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Meroo Meadow Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Meroo Meadow Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Meroo Meadow Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Meroo Meadow How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Meroo Meadow Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Meroo Meadow Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Meroo Meadow Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Meroo Meadow Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Meroo Meadow Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Meroo Meadow Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Meroo Meadow Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Meroo Meadow Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Meroo Meadow Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Meroo Meadow Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Meroo Meadow When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Meroo Meadow Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Meroo Meadow Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Meroo Meadow Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Meroo Meadow Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Meroo Meadow Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Meroo Meadow Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meroo Meadow
What is the population of Meroo Meadow NSW?
The population of Meroo Meadow NSW is 474 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.0 people per km².Meroo Meadow is ranked #5,116 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Meroo Meadow?
The median personal income in Meroo Meadow NSW is $877 per week, or $45,604 per year.The median household income is $2,116 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.Meroo Meadow is ranked #2,406 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Meroo Meadow?
Median rent in Meroo Meadow NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meroo Meadow ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Meroo Meadow?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meroo Meadow NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Meroo Meadow?
The median age in Meroo Meadow NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Meroo Meadow a good suburb to live in?
Meroo Meadow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 474.The median income is $877/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 12590. All dollar figures in AUD.