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Merryburn QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merryburn QLD is 189 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merryburn is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Merryburn is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Merryburn has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Merryburn has a population density of 39.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merryburn is Fiji. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merryburn is $1,444.

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Merryburn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merryburn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$717/wk

$37,284 per year

#5153 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,444/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merryburn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (106) Female 44.5% (85)

Population Density

39.0

people per km²

189 people · 4.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Merryburn 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)

Merryburn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.9% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.1% 32 dwellings

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

Merryburn Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

Fiji

4.7%

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

Merryburn Religion

Catholic

36.7%

No Religion

33.3%

Not stated

13.9%

Anglican

11.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.7%

Other Religions Tot

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merryburn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.7%

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

Merryburn Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 50 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 26 people

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Not in labour force

37.7% 46 people

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

Merryburn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.3%

Bachelor Degree

13.3%

Certificate I/II

11.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.7%

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

Merryburn Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.2%

Professionals

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Labourers

7.5%

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

Merryburn Field of Study

Engineering

48.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Education

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

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

Merryburn Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merryburn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merryburn Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 82

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Separated

2.9% 4

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Divorced

8.6% 12

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Widowed

4.3% 6

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Never married

25.2% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merryburn Ancestry

Australian

34.6%

English

23.7%

Italian

14.4%

Irish

7.4%

Vietnamese

3.1%

German

2.7%

Scottish

2.7%

Welsh

2.7%

South African

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Greek

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merryburn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.9%

Primary — Catholic

34.9%

Secondary — Government

30.2%

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

Merryburn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 19

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 320

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

Merryburn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.2% 34

—

Not a volunteer

72.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merryburn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.2%

$800-$999/mo

12.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merryburn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.3%

Car (passenger)

11.3%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Bus

6.3%

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

Merryburn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.8%

1 vehicle

12.3%

2 vehicles

50.8%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

6.2%

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

Merryburn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

54.1%

4 bedrooms

31.1%

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

Merryburn Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

32.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merryburn Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

330

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merryburn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Merryburn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merryburn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.3%

Couple — no children

27.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.8%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merryburn Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merryburn Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.4% 28

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Did not provide

78.6% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merryburn Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

2 children

40.4%

3 children

27.7%

4 children

6.4%

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

Merryburn When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Merryburn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.3%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

32.5%

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

Merryburn Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merryburn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Merryburn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merryburn Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,724/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Merryburn

Your weekly income

≈ $7,471/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,439/wk

Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mundubbera

Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $65/wk

Innisfail Estate

Income: $663/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

Pimlico (Qld)

Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $45/wk

South Gladstone

Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $45/wk

Gladstone Central

Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $45/wk

Bundaberg West

Income: $610/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $40/wk

East Innisfail

Income: $628/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $30/wk

Telina

Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $30/wk

Merryburn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boodua

Pop: 95 Income: $880/wk Rent: $277/wk

Ellangowan (Qld)

Pop: 95 Income: $912/wk Rent: $100/wk

Farnsfield

Pop: 95 Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk

Mount Stuart (Qld)

Pop: 95 Income: $1,404/wk

Nindooinbah

Pop: 95 Income: $612/wk Rent: $210/wk

Pierces Creek

Pop: 95 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merryburn

What is the population of Merryburn QLD?

The population of Merryburn QLD is 189 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.0 people per km².Merryburn is ranked #7,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merryburn?

The median personal income in Merryburn QLD is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,724 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Merryburn is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merryburn?

Median rent in Merryburn QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merryburn ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merryburn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merryburn QLD is $1,444. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merryburn?

The median age in Merryburn QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merryburn a good suburb to live in?

Merryburn is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 189.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 31815. All dollar figures in AUD.