Merrinee VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merrinee VIC is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrinee is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Merrinee is $50 per week ($217 per month). Merrinee has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Merrinee has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Merrinee in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Merrinee Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merrinee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Merrinee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (20) Female 44.4% (16)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
42 people · 867.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Merrinee Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merrinee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 10 dwellings

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

Merrinee Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merrinee Religion

No Religion
64.1%
Catholic
17.9%
Uniting Church
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merrinee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Merrinee Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 10 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
20.0% 4 people

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

Merrinee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.3%
Bachelor Degree
41.7%

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

Merrinee Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Merrinee Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

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

Merrinee Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merrinee Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merrinee Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 10
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Separated
20.0% 6
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Divorced
16.7% 5
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Widowed
13.3% 4
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Never married
16.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merrinee Ancestry

Australian
56.8%
English
43.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merrinee School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
60.0%
Primary — Government
40.0%

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

Merrinee Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Merrinee Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.8% 5
Not a volunteer
79.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merrinee How People Get to Work

Walked only
55.6%
Car (driver)
44.4%

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

Merrinee Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Merrinee Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
60.0%

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

Merrinee Population Mobility

22.5%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merrinee Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
90
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merrinee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merrinee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
71.0%
One parent — no children under 15
19.4%
Couple — no children
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merrinee Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 4
Did not provide
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merrinee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
13.8%
15–29 hours
20.7%
30+ hours
20.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

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

Merrinee Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
16.7%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
38.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merrinee Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from VIC
6

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

Merrinee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merrinee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Merrinee Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.8%

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

If you earn X in Merrinee

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $1,262/wk
Rent share 3.8%

Merrinee vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrinee

What is the population of Merrinee VIC?

The population of Merrinee VIC is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Merrinee?

The median personal income in Merrinee VIC is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Merrinee?

Median rent in Merrinee VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 3.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Merrinee?

The median age in Merrinee VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merrinee a good suburb to live in?

Merrinee is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 42.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.8% 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: 21669. All dollar figures in AUD.