Meroo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meroo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meroo NSW is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meroo is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Meroo is $684 per week ($2,964 per month). Meroo has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Meroo has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meroo is $1,600.

There were 3 recorded offences in Meroo in 2023-24, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Meroo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
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Median Rent
$684/wk
$2,964 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (22) Female 52.2% (24)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
46 people · 43.6 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Meroo Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Meroo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Meroo Religion

No Religion
59.5%
Catholic
31.0%
Anglican
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Meroo Employment

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Employed full-time
72.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
12.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
16.0% 4 people

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

Meroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Meroo Occupation

Professionals
41.7%
Managers
33.3%
Labourers
25.0%

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

Meroo Field of Study

Health
42.9%
Engineering
35.7%
Education
21.4%

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

Meroo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meroo Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meroo Marital Status

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Married
51.3% 20
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Divorced
12.8% 5
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Never married
35.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meroo Ancestry

Australian
39.7%
English
36.2%
Irish
8.6%
Italian
8.6%
Scottish
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meroo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Meroo Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 69

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

Meroo Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.7% 11
Not a volunteer
70.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Meroo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Meroo Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Meroo Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
20.5%
moved in the last 5 years
67.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meroo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meroo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
4

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

Meroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.6%
Couple — no children
30.6%
Couple — no children under 15
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meroo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 3
Did not provide
91.2% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.2%
5–14 hours
54.5%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
9.1%

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

Meroo Household Size

1 person
36.4%
4 persons
27.3%
6+ persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023

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

Meroo Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $684/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Meroo

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $684/wk
Left after rent $1,566/wk
Rent share 30.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Meroo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meroo

What is the population of Meroo NSW?

The population of Meroo NSW is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Meroo?

The median personal income in Meroo NSW is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Meroo?

Median rent in Meroo NSW is $684 per week ($2,964 per month).Rent represents 30.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Meroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meroo NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meroo?

The median age in Meroo NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meroo a good suburb to live in?

Meroo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 46.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.4% 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: 12589. All dollar figures in AUD.