Suburbs Merriton

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Merriton SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merriton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merriton SA is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merriton is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Merriton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Merriton has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriton is $1,950.

There were 2 recorded offences in Merriton in 2023-24, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

Merriton Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Merriton, South Australia — 33.4270°S, 138.1505°E

Crime: Low Med High

Merriton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merriton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$812/wk
$42,224 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merriton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (28) Female 50.9% (29)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
55 people · 73.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Merriton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merriton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
73.7% 14 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
26.3% 5 dwellings

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

Merriton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merriton Religion

No Religion
30.6%
Uniting Church
25.8%
Not stated
17.7%
Anglican
12.9%
Catholic
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merriton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%

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

Merriton Employment

💼
Employed full-time
38.1% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.0% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.0% 13 people

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

Merriton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
16.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

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

Merriton Occupation

Managers
29.4%
Professionals
23.5%
Clerical & Administrative
23.5%
Labourers
23.5%

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

Merriton Field of Study

Education
31.3%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Engineering
18.8%

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

Merriton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merriton Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
42.9%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merriton Marital Status

💍
Married
80.0% 32
👤
Never married
20.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merriton Ancestry

English
40.3%
Australian
31.3%
Scottish
16.4%
German
7.5%
Irish
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merriton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Merriton Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.1% 4
✅
No need for assistance
95.9% 94

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

Merriton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
55.0% 22
—
Not a volunteer
45.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merriton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merriton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Merriton Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
35.0%

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

Merriton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.9%
4 bedrooms
36.4%
5 bedrooms
22.7%

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

Merriton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
8.0%
moved in the last 5 years
72.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merriton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
101
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merriton Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Merriton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merriton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.6%
Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merriton Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 5
—
Did not provide
86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merriton Children Ever Born

No children
60.0%
2 children
40.0%

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

Merriton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
22.5%
Did not do domestic work
7.5%

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

Merriton Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
78.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merriton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merriton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Merriton Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Merriton

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,666/wk
Rent share —

Merriton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Ashville
Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk
Blackfellows Creek
Pop: 28 Income: $762/wk
Boconnoc Park
Pop: 28 Income: $1,125/wk
Caltowie West
Pop: 28 Income: $556/wk
Deep Creek (SA)
Pop: 28 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk
Galga
Pop: 28 Income: $474/wk

Compare Merriton

Merriton vs Ashville →Merriton vs Blackfellows Creek →Merriton vs Boconnoc Park →Merriton vs Caltowie West →

Frequently Asked Questions About Merriton

What is the population of Merriton SA?

The population of Merriton SA is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Merriton?

The median personal income in Merriton SA is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Merriton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriton SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merriton?

The median age in Merriton SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merriton a good suburb to live in?

Merriton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 55.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Adelaide Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40866. All dollar figures in AUD.