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Merricks VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merricks, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Merricks VIC is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merricks is $1,319 per week ($68,588 per year). Median rent in Merricks is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Merricks has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Merricks has a population density of 15.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Merricks is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merricks is $3,500.
There were 5 recorded offences in Merricks in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).
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Merricks Population
Merricks Median Income & Rent
Merricks Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Merricks Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merricks Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merricks Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Merricks Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Merricks Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Merricks Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Merricks Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Merricks Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Merricks Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Merricks Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Merricks Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Merricks Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Merricks Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Merricks School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Merricks Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Merricks Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Merricks Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Merricks How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Merricks Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Merricks Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Merricks Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Merricks Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Merricks Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Merricks Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Merricks Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Merricks Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Merricks Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Merricks Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Merricks When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Merricks Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Merricks Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Merricks Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Merricks Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Merricks Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Merricks Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merricks
What is the population of Merricks VIC?
The population of Merricks VIC is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.4 people per km².Merricks is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Merricks?
The median personal income in Merricks VIC is $1,319 per week, or $68,588 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $3,600 per week.Merricks is ranked #258 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Merricks?
Median rent in Merricks VIC is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merricks ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Merricks?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merricks VIC is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Merricks?
The median age in Merricks VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Merricks a good suburb to live in?
Merricks is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 184.The median income is $1,319/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 21662. All dollar figures in AUD.