Merrill NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merrill, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merrill NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrill is $1,542 per week ($80,184 per year). Median rent in Merrill is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Merrill has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Merrill has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrill is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Merrill in 2023-24, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Merrill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merrill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,542/wk
$80,184 per year
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Median Rent
$243/wk
$1,053 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merrill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.4% (14) Female 57.6% (19)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
38 people · 90.1 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Merrill Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
35-39
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merrill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 6 dwellings

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

Merrill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merrill Religion

Catholic
59.5%
Anglican
24.3%
No Religion
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merrill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.0%

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

Merrill Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 13 people
Employed part-time
50.0% 13 people

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

Merrill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Merrill Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Merrill Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
47.1%
Society & Culture
35.3%
Education
17.6%

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

Merrill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merrill Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merrill Marital Status

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Married
73.1% 19
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Divorced
11.5% 3
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Never married
15.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merrill Ancestry

Australian
44.4%
Irish
25.9%
English
18.5%
Scottish
5.6%
Other
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merrill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Merrill Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 75

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

Merrill Volunteering

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Volunteer
55.6% 10
Not a volunteer
44.4% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merrill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
47.1%
Walked only
29.4%
Did not go to work
23.5%

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

Merrill Car Ownership

2 vehicles
57.1%
4+ vehicles
42.9%

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

Merrill Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
54.5%

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

Merrill Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
10.0%
moved in the last 5 years
100.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merrill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merrill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Merrill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
26.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merrill Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.6%
Couple — children under 15
48.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merrill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.1% 6
Did not provide
76.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merrill Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Merrill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Merrill Household Size

2 persons
54.5%
4 persons
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merrill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merrill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Merrill Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $243/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.8%

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

If you earn X in Merrill

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $243/wk
Left after rent $2,507/wk
Rent share 8.8%

Merrill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrill

What is the population of Merrill NSW?

The population of Merrill NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Merrill?

The median personal income in Merrill NSW is $1,542 per week, or $80,184 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Merrill?

Median rent in Merrill NSW is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Merrill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrill NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merrill?

The median age in Merrill NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merrill a good suburb to live in?

Merrill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $1,542/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 12595. All dollar figures in AUD.