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Merriang VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merriang VIC is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merriang is $729 per week ($37,908 per year). Median rent in Merriang is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Merriang has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Merriang has a population density of 20.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriang is $2,167.

There were 5 recorded offences in Merriang in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Merriang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merriang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$729/wk

$37,908 per year

#4936 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merriang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (92) Female 47.4% (83)

Population Density

20.9

people per km²

182 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,035

Family income/wk

Merriang Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merriang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.4% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.6% 20 dwellings

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

Merriang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merriang Religion

Catholic

43.4%

No Religion

28.9%

Anglican

10.4%

Not stated

8.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.8%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Eastern Orthodox

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merriang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Merriang Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Merriang Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 52 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 31 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 51 people

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

Merriang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

8.6%

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

Merriang Occupation

Professionals

24.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.2%

Labourers

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

9.4%

Sales Workers

9.4%

Managers

7.5%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

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

Merriang Field of Study

Engineering

26.4%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.2%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Health

7.5%

Education

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Society & Culture

5.7%

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

Merriang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merriang Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merriang Marital Status

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Married

52.1% 76

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Separated

2.7% 4

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Divorced

4.1% 6

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Widowed

6.8% 10

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Never married

34.2% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merriang Ancestry

Australian

28.9%

English

24.1%

Italian

18.9%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

6.0%

Polish

2.4%

Croatian

1.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Chinese

1.2%

Russian

1.2%

Welsh

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merriang School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

37.8%

Primary — Government

10.8%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Pre-school

10.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.8%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Secondary — Government

8.1%

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

Merriang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 16

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No need for assistance

95.2% 318

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

Merriang Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.3% 37

—

Not a volunteer

74.7% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merriang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merriang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

9.9%

Car (passenger)

8.6%

Did not go to work

6.2%

Truck

4.9%

Bicycle

3.7%

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

Merriang Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.7%

1 vehicle

15.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Merriang Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

36.5%

4 bedrooms

51.9%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

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

Merriang Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

27.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merriang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

332

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merriang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Merriang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merriang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merriang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.9% 33

—

Did not provide

76.1% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merriang Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

15.0%

3 children

45.0%

4 children

15.0%

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

Merriang When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Merriang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Merriang Household Size

1 person

22.8%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merriang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

140

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Merriang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merriang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2019

2020

2021

2022

2025

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

Merriang Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.2%

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

If you earn X in Merriang

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,550/wk

Rent share 16.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $106/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

Stawell

Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $90/wk

Portland (Vic.)

Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Timboon

Income: $687/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Neerim South

Income: $678/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Korumburra

Income: $611/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk

Merriang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Childers (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $628/wk Rent: $130/wk

Dutton Way

Pop: 91 Income: $617/wk Rent: $210/wk

Goomalibee

Pop: 91 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Middle Tarwin

Pop: 91 Income: $939/wk Rent: $180/wk

Molesworth (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $660/wk Rent: $351/wk

Wood Wood

Pop: 91 Income: $545/wk Rent: $220/wk

Compare Merriang

Merriang vs Childers (Vic.) →Merriang vs Dutton Way →Merriang vs Goomalibee →Merriang vs Middle Tarwin →

Frequently Asked Questions About Merriang

What is the population of Merriang VIC?

The population of Merriang VIC is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.9 people per km².Merriang is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merriang?

The median personal income in Merriang VIC is $729 per week, or $37,908 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,035 per week.Merriang is ranked #4,936 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merriang?

Median rent in Merriang VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merriang ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merriang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriang VIC 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 Merriang?

The median age in Merriang VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merriang a good suburb to live in?

Merriang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 182.The median income is $729/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% 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: 21660. All dollar figures in AUD.