New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Merriwagga NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merriwagga NSW is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merriwagga is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Merriwagga is $101 per week ($438 per month). Merriwagga has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Merriwagga has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriwagga is $340.

There were 1 recorded offences in Merriwagga in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Merriwagga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merriwagga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$101/wk

$438 per month

#8614 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$340/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merriwagga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (72) Female 45.0% (59)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

124 people · 906.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Merriwagga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merriwagga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 4 dwellings

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

Merriwagga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merriwagga Religion

No Religion

33.0%

Not stated

20.5%

Catholic

16.1%

Uniting Church

13.4%

Anglican

11.6%

Baptist

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merriwagga Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Merriwagga Employment

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Employed full-time

50.6% 42 people

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Employed part-time

14.5% 12 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 26 people

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

Merriwagga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

77.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.9%

Bachelor Degree

9.7%

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

Merriwagga Occupation

Managers

66.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.7%

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

Merriwagga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

34.6%

Engineering

30.8%

Agriculture & Environment

19.2%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

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

Merriwagga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merriwagga Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merriwagga Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 59

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Divorced

10.1% 10

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Widowed

8.1% 8

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Never married

22.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merriwagga Ancestry

English

39.3%

Australian

25.3%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

10.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Filipino

3.3%

German

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merriwagga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

72.7%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Merriwagga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.3% 13

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No need for assistance

93.7% 192

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

Merriwagga Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.4% 18

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merriwagga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merriwagga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.2%

Walked only

10.2%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Truck

8.2%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Other

6.1%

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

Merriwagga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

23.5%

3 vehicles

27.5%

4+ vehicles

15.7%

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

Merriwagga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.8%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

48.8%

4 bedrooms

14.6%

5 bedrooms

14.6%

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

Merriwagga Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

21.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merriwagga Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

207

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merriwagga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Merriwagga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,500+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merriwagga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.1%

Couple — no children

38.0%

Couple — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merriwagga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.1% 7

—

Did not provide

91.9% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merriwagga Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

19.0%

2 children

19.0%

3 children

14.3%

4 children

19.0%

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

Merriwagga When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Merriwagga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

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

Merriwagga Household Size

1 person

37.8%

2 persons

26.7%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merriwagga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Merriwagga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merriwagga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merriwagga Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $101/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Merriwagga

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $101/wk

Left after rent $961/wk

Rent share 9.5%

Merriwagga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Caloola

Pop: 62 Income: $866/wk Rent: $175/wk

Caparra

Pop: 62 Income: $560/wk

Colo (Hawkesbury - NSW)

Pop: 62 Income: $725/wk Rent: $325/wk

Darbalara

Pop: 62 Income: $850/wk Rent: $325/wk

Diehard

Pop: 62 Income: $406/wk Rent: $20/wk

Forbes Creek

Pop: 62 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $450/wk

Compare Merriwagga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merriwagga

What is the population of Merriwagga NSW?

The population of Merriwagga NSW is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Merriwagga is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merriwagga?

The median personal income in Merriwagga NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.Merriwagga is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merriwagga?

Median rent in Merriwagga NSW is $101 per week ($438 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merriwagga ranks #8,614 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merriwagga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merriwagga NSW is $340. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merriwagga?

The median age in Merriwagga NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merriwagga a good suburb to live in?

Merriwagga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 124.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 12597. All dollar figures in AUD.