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Merritts Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merritts Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Merritts Creek QLD is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merritts Creek is $914 per week ($47,528 per year). Median rent in Merritts Creek is $485 per week ($2,102 per month). Merritts Creek has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Merritts Creek has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (21% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merritts Creek is $1,697.

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Merritts Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merritts Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$914/wk

$47,528 per year

#1974 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$485/wk

$2,102 per month

#753 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,697/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merritts Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (57) Female 44.1% (45)

Population Density

7.5

people per km²

102 people · 13.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Merritts Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merritts Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.7% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.3% 16 dwellings

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

Merritts Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merritts Creek Religion

Not stated

21.3%

No Religion

20.2%

Anglican

14.6%

Christian (other)

11.2%

Uniting Church

9.0%

Catholic

9.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merritts Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Merritts Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

66.1% 39 people

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Employed part-time

15.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

18.6% 11 people

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

Merritts Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

15.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

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

Merritts Creek Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.3%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Managers

15.9%

Labourers

11.4%

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

Merritts Creek Field of Study

Engineering

21.2%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Health

18.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Education

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

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

Merritts Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merritts Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

18.8%

$4,000+/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merritts Creek Marital Status

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Married

73.4% 58

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Divorced

3.8% 3

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Widowed

6.3% 5

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Never married

16.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merritts Creek Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

25.0%

Scottish

18.8%

German

9.7%

Irish

9.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merritts Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

20.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

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

Merritts Creek Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 182

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

Merritts Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.9% 23

—

Not a volunteer

67.1% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merritts Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merritts Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Car (passenger)

10.5%

Did not go to work

10.5%

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

Merritts Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

35.7%

4+ vehicles

10.7%

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

Merritts Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

36.0%

4 bedrooms

64.0%

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

Merritts Creek Population Mobility

3.4%

moved in the last year

38.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merritts Creek Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

182

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merritts Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Merritts Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merritts Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.2%

Couple — no children

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merritts Creek Military Service

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Previously served

6.9% 5

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Never served

93.1% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merritts Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

26.1% 18

—

Did not provide

73.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merritts Creek Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

58.8%

3 children

23.5%

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

Merritts Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Merritts Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

41.4%

15–29 hours

5.7%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Merritts Creek Household Size

1 person

15.6%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

28.1%

4 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merritts Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Merritts Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

60.0%

Blended family — no other children

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merritts Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $485/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Merritts Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $485/wk

Left after rent $1,640/wk

Rent share 22.8%

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Merritts Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ballaroo

Pop: 51 Income: $941/wk

Rawbelle

Pop: 51 Income: $866/wk

Lethebrook

Pop: 51 Income: $687/wk

Mount Luke

Pop: 51 Income: $515/wk Rent: $295/wk

Pinevale

Pop: 51 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk

The Falls

Pop: 51 Income: $575/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merritts Creek

What is the population of Merritts Creek QLD?

The population of Merritts Creek QLD is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Merritts Creek is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merritts Creek?

The median personal income in Merritts Creek QLD is $914 per week, or $47,528 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Merritts Creek is ranked #1,974 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merritts Creek?

Median rent in Merritts Creek QLD is $485 per week ($2,102 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merritts Creek ranks #753 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merritts Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merritts Creek QLD is $1,697. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merritts Creek?

The median age in Merritts Creek QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merritts Creek a good suburb to live in?

Merritts Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 102.The median income is $914/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 31814. All dollar figures in AUD.