Merriang South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merriang South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merriang South VIC is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merriang South is $1,312 per week ($68,224 per year). Median rent in Merriang South is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Merriang South has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Merriang South has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriang South is $1,728.

There were 1 recorded offences in Merriang South in 2024-24, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Merriang South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merriang South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,312/wk
$68,224 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,728/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merriang South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (25) Female 47.9% (23)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
43 people · 21.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,666
Family income/wk

Merriang South Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merriang South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 8 dwellings

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

Merriang South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merriang South Religion

No Religion
41.9%
Catholic
30.2%
Anglican
7.0%
Uniting Church
7.0%
Not stated
7.0%
Christian (other)
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merriang South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Merriang South Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 20 people
Employed part-time
11.1% 4 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 12 people

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

Merriang South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%

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

Merriang South Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Community & Personal Service
35.7%
Professionals
21.4%

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

Merriang South Field of Study

Education
37.5%
Management & Commerce
31.3%
Creative Arts
31.3%

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

Merriang South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merriang South Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
23.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.1%
$4,000+/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merriang South Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 18
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Divorced
17.1% 6
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Never married
31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merriang South Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
30.5%
Scottish
8.5%
Other
8.5%
Welsh
6.8%
Irish
5.1%
Italian
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merriang South School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
57.1%
Pre-school
42.9%

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

Merriang South Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 69

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

Merriang South Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.9% 7
Not a volunteer
78.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merriang South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merriang South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Merriang South Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
3 vehicles
37.5%

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

Merriang South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.8%
3 bedrooms
56.3%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Merriang South Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merriang South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merriang South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Merriang South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
31.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
31.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merriang South Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.9%
Couple — children under 15
44.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merriang South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 6
Did not provide
83.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merriang South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2001–2010
4

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

Merriang South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
42.4%
15–29 hours
21.2%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
9.1%

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

Merriang South Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
50.0%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merriang South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merriang South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Merriang South Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,416/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Merriang South

≈ $10,469/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $2,146/wk
Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Merriang South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merriang South

What is the population of Merriang South VIC?

The population of Merriang South VIC is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Merriang South?

The median personal income in Merriang South VIC is $1,312 per week, or $68,224 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.

How much is rent in Merriang South?

Median rent in Merriang South VIC is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Merriang South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriang South VIC is $1,728. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merriang South?

The median age in Merriang South VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merriang South a good suburb to live in?

Merriang South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 43.The median income is $1,312/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 21661. All dollar figures in AUD.