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Merrigum VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merrigum VIC is 679 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrigum is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Merrigum is $180 per week ($780 per month). Merrigum has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Merrigum has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merrigum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrigum is $1,083.

There were 56 recorded offences in Merrigum in 2025-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (23 offences).

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Merrigum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merrigum Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

#7641 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merrigum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (357) Female 47.4% (322)

Population Density

12.2

people per km²

679 people · 55.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,406

Family income/wk

Merrigum Age Distribution

0-4

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merrigum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.4% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.6% 95 dwellings

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

Merrigum Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

3.1%

Cambodia

2.0%

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

Merrigum Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

22.3%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

10.8%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merrigum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.6%

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

Merrigum Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

20.6%

Khmer

17.6%

IAL Nepali

14.7%

Spanish

14.7%

Italian

11.8%

Samoan

11.8%

Other

8.8%

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

Merrigum Employment

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Employed full-time

34.8% 180 people

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Employed part-time

17.8% 92 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 25 people

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Not in labour force

42.6% 220 people

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

Merrigum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.3%

Bachelor Degree

10.2%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.0%

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

Merrigum Occupation

Managers

24.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Labourers

12.8%

Professionals

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Merrigum Field of Study

Society & Culture

23.8%

Engineering

23.2%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

Health

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Education

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Merrigum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merrigum Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merrigum Marital Status

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Married

42.6% 246

↔️

Separated

6.4% 37

📋

Divorced

10.9% 63

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 25

👤

Never married

35.7% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merrigum Ancestry

Australian

31.0%

English

30.5%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

8.2%

Italian

6.5%

Other

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Dutch

1.8%

Filipino

1.5%

German

1.3%

Chinese

0.6%

Lebanese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merrigum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.5%

Secondary — Government

24.5%

Vocational Education

13.7%

Pre-school

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

11.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

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

Merrigum Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.2% 112

✅

No need for assistance

90.8% 1,107

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

Merrigum Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.7% 83

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 444

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merrigum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

9.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

14.1%

$800-$999/mo

15.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merrigum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.7%

Did not go to work

7.7%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Other

2.6%

Walked only

1.3%

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

Merrigum Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

40.9%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Merrigum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

59.0%

4 bedrooms

18.5%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Merrigum Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merrigum Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,193

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merrigum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Merrigum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merrigum Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — children under 15

29.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merrigum Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 18

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Never served

96.5% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merrigum Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 89

—

Did not provide

82.9% 431

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merrigum Children Ever Born

No children

24.7%

1 child

8.9%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

22.1%

4 children

11.5%

5+ children

3.4%

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

Merrigum When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Merrigum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

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

Merrigum Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

40.8%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

3.9%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merrigum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

506

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Merrigum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

6.9%

Blended family — no other children

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merrigum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 56 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Public Order

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merrigum Schools

schools nearby

government

813

avg ICSEA score

total students

Merrigum Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 15 students

813

ICSEA

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

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Merrigum Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,030/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Merrigum

Your weekly income

≈ $4,463/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $850/wk

Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $15/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $40/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $10/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk

Merrigum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bridgewater On Loddon

Pop: 341 Income: $609/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cardinia

Pop: 342 Income: $693/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wooragee

Pop: 342 Income: $825/wk Rent: $110/wk

Drouin South

Pop: 343 Income: $778/wk Rent: $313/wk

Long Forest

Pop: 343 Income: $795/wk Rent: $520/wk

Dixons Creek

Pop: 344 Income: $790/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrigum

What is the population of Merrigum VIC?

The population of Merrigum VIC is 679 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².Merrigum is ranked #4,548 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merrigum?

The median personal income in Merrigum VIC is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year.The median household income is $1,030 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Merrigum is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merrigum?

Median rent in Merrigum VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merrigum ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merrigum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrigum VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merrigum?

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

Is Merrigum a good suburb to live in?

Merrigum is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 679.The median income is $557/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 21665. All dollar figures in AUD.