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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meroo Meadow Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$877/wk
$45,604 per year
#2406 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Meroo Meadow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (252) Female 46.8% (222)

Population Density

26.0
people per km²
474 people · 18.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,312
Family income/wk

Meroo Meadow Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meroo Meadow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.7% 83 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.3% 56 dwellings

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

Meroo Meadow Country of Birth

Australia
95.3%
England
4.7%

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

Meroo Meadow Religion

No Religion
39.5%
Anglican
22.7%
Catholic
22.5%
Not stated
5.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%
Baptist
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meroo Meadow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.2%

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

Meroo Meadow Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 137 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 77 people
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Unemployed
0.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
39.7% 143 people

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

Meroo Meadow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.4%
Bachelor Degree
26.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
11.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Meroo Meadow Occupation

Professionals
28.9%
Managers
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Meroo Meadow Field of Study

Engineering
20.4%
Management & Commerce
20.4%
Health
17.1%
Education
9.9%
Society & Culture
9.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Agriculture & Environment
7.2%
Architecture & Building
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

Meroo Meadow Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meroo Meadow Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meroo Meadow Marital Status

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Married
58.4% 223
↔️
Separated
1.6% 6
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Divorced
7.1% 27
🕊️
Widowed
2.9% 11
👤
Never married
30.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meroo Meadow Ancestry

English
34.3%
Australian
31.9%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
8.2%
Other
4.9%
Italian
2.8%
German
2.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Maltese
1.2%
Welsh
1.0%
Dutch
0.7%
French
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meroo Meadow School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.3%
Secondary — Government
11.8%
Pre-school
10.8%
Vocational Education
9.7%
Secondary — Catholic
6.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary — Catholic
3.2%

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

Meroo Meadow Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 32
No need for assistance
96.5% 883

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

Meroo Meadow Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.6% 65
Not a volunteer
82.4% 304

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meroo Meadow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
11.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meroo Meadow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Walked only
2.7%
Truck
2.2%

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

Meroo Meadow Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
55.4%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
11.9%

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

Meroo Meadow Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
3.5%
3 bedrooms
22.9%
4 bedrooms
58.8%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

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

Meroo Meadow Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
41.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meroo Meadow Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
902
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meroo Meadow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
29
Arthritis
22
Asthma
20
Cancer
16
Heart disease
16
Diabetes
15
Lung condition
7
Kidney disease
6

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

Meroo Meadow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meroo Meadow Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.6%
Couple — children under 15
35.5%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%
One parent — children under 15
5.1%
One parent — no children under 15
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meroo Meadow Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
2.9% 11
🏅
Previously served
5.0% 19
👤
Never served
92.0% 347

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meroo Meadow Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 57
Did not provide
84.9% 320

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meroo Meadow Children Ever Born

No children
25.9%
1 child
2.0%
2 children
46.3%
3 children
16.3%
4 children
9.5%

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

Meroo Meadow When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951–1960
8
1961–1970
15
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
8
2001–2010
10
2011–2015
4

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

Meroo Meadow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.9%
5–14 hours
33.2%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.8%

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

Meroo Meadow Household Size

1 person
18.1%
2 persons
38.6%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
19.3%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meroo Meadow Where Residents Moved From

Same address
380
Moved from NSW
61
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from NT
5

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

Meroo Meadow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.0%
Step family — no other children
16.9%
Blended family — no other children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meroo Meadow Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft
3
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Meroo Meadow Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
955
avg ICSEA score
707
total students
Bomaderry High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 707 students
955
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Meroo Meadow Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,116/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Meroo Meadow

≈ $9,169/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,716/wk
Rent share 18.9%

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Meroo Meadow vs State & National Average

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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.