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Merricks Beach VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merricks Beach VIC is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merricks Beach is $843 per week ($43,836 per year). Median rent in Merricks Beach is $436 per week ($1,889 per month). Merricks Beach has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Merricks Beach has a population density of 251.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merricks Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merricks Beach is $1,700.

There were 6 recorded offences in Merricks Beach in 2025-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Merricks Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merricks Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$843/wk

$43,836 per year

#2896 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$436/wk

$1,889 per month

#1324 of 14,663

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Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Merricks Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (73) Female 54.4% (87)

Population Density

251.9

people per km²

157 people · 0.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,718

Family income/wk

Merricks Beach Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Merricks Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.6% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.4% 12 dwellings

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

Merricks Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Merricks Beach Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

15.9%

Uniting Church

9.3%

Anglican

9.3%

Not stated

7.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Buddhism

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merricks Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Merricks Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

20.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

26.2% 38 people

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Not in labour force

53.8% 78 people

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

Merricks Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

16.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.8%

Certificate III/IV

7.8%

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

Merricks Beach Occupation

Professionals

52.4%

Managers

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

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

Merricks Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Health

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Creative Arts

10.9%

Education

10.9%

Agriculture & Environment

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Information Technology

6.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

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

Merricks Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merricks Beach Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merricks Beach Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 80

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Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

9.0% 13

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Widowed

4.8% 7

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Never married

28.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merricks Beach Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

10.1%

Other

8.2%

German

2.9%

New Zealander

1.9%

Indian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merricks Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Primary — Government

15.0%

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

Merricks Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.3% 16

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No need for assistance

94.7% 288

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

Merricks Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.3% 57

—

Not a volunteer

58.7% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merricks Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merricks Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Merricks Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

43.2%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

12.2%

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

Merricks Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.7%

3 bedrooms

58.9%

4 bedrooms

19.2%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

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

Merricks Beach Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

41.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merricks Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

302

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merricks Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Merricks Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

9.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merricks Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

67.3%

Couple — children under 15

16.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

Couple — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merricks Beach Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 6

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Never served

95.7% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merricks Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.5% 34

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Did not provide

75.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merricks Beach Children Ever Born

No children

37.0%

2 children

35.2%

3 children

27.8%

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

Merricks Beach When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Merricks Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.9%

5–14 hours

35.8%

15–29 hours

24.1%

30+ hours

13.1%

Did not do domestic work

13.1%

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

Merricks Beach Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

54.8%

3 persons

4.1%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merricks Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Merricks Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merricks Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merricks Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1084

avg ICSEA score

312

total students

Balnarring Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 312 students

1084

ICSEA

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

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Merricks Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,465/wk

Median Rent $436/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.8%

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

If you earn X in Merricks Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,348/month

Median rent $436/wk

Left after rent $1,029/wk

Rent share 29.8%

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Merricks Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 79 Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mooralla

Pop: 79 Income: $933/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nareen

Pop: 79 Income: $982/wk Rent: $85/wk

Plumpton (Vic.)

Pop: 79 Income: $687/wk Rent: $450/wk

Pootilla

Pop: 79 Income: $737/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sailors Falls

Pop: 79 Income: $491/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merricks Beach

What is the population of Merricks Beach VIC?

The population of Merricks Beach VIC is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 251.9 people per km².Merricks Beach is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merricks Beach?

The median personal income in Merricks Beach VIC is $843 per week, or $43,836 per year.The median household income is $1,465 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.Merricks Beach is ranked #2,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merricks Beach?

Median rent in Merricks Beach VIC is $436 per week ($1,889 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Merricks Beach ranks #1,324 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merricks Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merricks Beach VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merricks Beach?

The median age in Merricks Beach VIC is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merricks Beach a good suburb to live in?

Merricks Beach is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 157.The median income is $843/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% 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: 21663. All dollar figures in AUD.