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Merriwa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merriwa NSW is 1,825 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merriwa is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Merriwa is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Merriwa has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Merriwa has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merriwa is England. The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriwa is $1,235.

There were 42 recorded offences in Merriwa in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (10 offences).

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Merriwa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merriwa Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$593/wk

$30,836 per year

#7193 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,235/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merriwa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (887) Female 51.3% (936)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

1,825 people · 1900.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,471

Family income/wk

Merriwa 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)

Merriwa Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

62.5% 282 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 169 dwellings

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

Merriwa Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

1.6%

India

0.8%

Bangladesh

0.7%

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

Merriwa Religion

Anglican

32.0%

Catholic

27.7%

No Religion

20.1%

Not stated

10.6%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merriwa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Merriwa Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

100.0%

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

Merriwa Employment

💼

Employed full-time

35.3% 443 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.7% 235 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 36 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.2% 542 people

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

Merriwa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.0%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

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

Merriwa Occupation

Managers

23.4%

Professionals

15.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Labourers

9.7%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Merriwa Field of Study

Engineering

22.5%

Management & Commerce

14.7%

Agriculture & Environment

13.7%

Health

13.0%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Education

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Creative Arts

2.2%

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

Merriwa Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merriwa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merriwa Marital Status

💍

Married

45.3% 665

↔️

Separated

3.9% 57

📋

Divorced

11.2% 165

🕊️

Widowed

8.2% 120

👤

Never married

31.4% 461

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merriwa Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

31.7%

Irish

8.9%

Scottish

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

German

2.9%

Other

2.3%

Italian

1.3%

Dutch

0.6%

Filipino

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

Vietnamese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merriwa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.2%

Secondary — Government

18.7%

Primary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.1%

Pre-school

9.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Vocational Education

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

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

Merriwa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 247

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 3,042

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

Merriwa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.0% 323

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 971

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merriwa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.9%

$300-$449/mo

6.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.0%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merriwa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Walked only

9.2%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Other

1.8%

Truck

1.2%

Bus

0.7%

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

Merriwa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Merriwa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

42.8%

4 bedrooms

30.8%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Merriwa Population Mobility

16.7%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merriwa Indigenous Population

8.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

273

Indigenous residents

3,070

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merriwa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

158

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Merriwa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merriwa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merriwa Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.4% 31

👤

Never served

97.6% 1,269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merriwa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 165

—

Did not provide

87.2% 1,125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merriwa Children Ever Born

No children

25.3%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

24.7%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

4.5%

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

Merriwa When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

2020

2021

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

Merriwa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.2%

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

Merriwa Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merriwa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,346

Moved — same area (SA2)

139

Moved from NSW

104

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

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

Merriwa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Intact family — other children present

3.0%

Step family — no other children

2.4%

Step family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merriwa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 42 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Domestic Violence

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merriwa Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Merriwa

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $963/wk

Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $65/wk

Gundagai

Income: $673/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $15/wk

Culcairn

Income: $623/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $25/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $75/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $70/wk

Gilgandra

Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $45/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $45/wk

Tumbarumba

Income: $677/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $25/wk

Merriwa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

Northwood (NSW)

Pop: 916 Income: $1,526/wk Rent: $1,200/wk

Koolewong

Pop: 920 Income: $710/wk Rent: $450/wk

Jerilderie

Pop: 922 Income: $694/wk Rent: $175/wk

Louth Park

Pop: 922 Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merriwa

What is the population of Merriwa NSW?

The population of Merriwa NSW is 1,825 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Merriwa is ranked #3,155 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merriwa?

The median personal income in Merriwa NSW is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,471 per week.Merriwa is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merriwa?

Median rent in Merriwa NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merriwa ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merriwa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriwa NSW is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merriwa?

The median age in Merriwa NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merriwa a good suburb to live in?

Merriwa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,825.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 12596. All dollar figures in AUD.