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Merrygoen NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merrygoen NSW is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrygoen is $484 per week ($25,168 per year). Median rent in Merrygoen is $150 per week ($650 per month). Merrygoen has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Merrygoen has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (39% of residents).

There were 3 recorded offences in Merrygoen in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Merrygoen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merrygoen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$484/wk

$25,168 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merrygoen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (34) Female 51.4% (36)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

79 people · 181.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Merrygoen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merrygoen Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

15.8% 3 dwellings

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Owned outright

84.2% 16 dwellings

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

Merrygoen Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merrygoen Religion

Anglican

38.9%

No Religion

22.2%

Uniting Church

13.9%

Catholic

12.5%

Islam

8.3%

Not stated

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merrygoen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Merrygoen Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 26 people

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Employed part-time

14.3% 8 people

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Unemployed

14.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

25.0% 14 people

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

Merrygoen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.0%

Certificate I/II

17.2%

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

Merrygoen Occupation

Managers

53.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

20.0%

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

Merrygoen Field of Study

Management & Commerce

46.2%

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

Health

23.1%

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

Merrygoen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merrygoen Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

47.1%

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merrygoen Marital Status

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Married

39.3% 24

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Separated

13.1% 8

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Divorced

8.2% 5

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Widowed

11.5% 7

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Never married

27.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merrygoen Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

21.6%

Scottish

17.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.1%

Irish

7.2%

Other

6.3%

Greek

3.6%

German

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merrygoen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Pre-school

33.3%

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

Merrygoen Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 4

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No need for assistance

97.0% 131

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

Merrygoen Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 10

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merrygoen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merrygoen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Walked only

16.7%

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

Merrygoen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

41.2%

4+ vehicles

29.4%

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

Merrygoen Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

48.3%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

5 bedrooms

20.7%

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

Merrygoen Population Mobility

27.4%

moved in the last year

40.0%

moved in the last 5 years

11.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merrygoen Indigenous Population

12.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

107

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merrygoen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Merrygoen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

20.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merrygoen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

One parent — children under 15

16.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merrygoen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 9

—

Did not provide

84.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merrygoen Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Merrygoen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Merrygoen Household Size

1 person

30.0%

2 persons

35.0%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

7.5%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merrygoen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Merrygoen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merrygoen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merrygoen Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Merrygoen

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $750/wk

Rent share 16.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $20/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $34/wk

Merrygoen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bathampton

Pop: 40 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bomen

Pop: 40 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $150/wk

Buddabadah

Pop: 40 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $100/wk

Burrinjuck

Pop: 40 Income: $762/wk Rent: $230/wk

Watersleigh

Pop: 40 Income: $687/wk Rent: $193/wk

Dilkoon

Pop: 40 Income: $480/wk

Compare Merrygoen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrygoen

What is the population of Merrygoen NSW?

The population of Merrygoen NSW is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Merrygoen?

The median personal income in Merrygoen NSW is $484 per week, or $25,168 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Merrygoen?

Median rent in Merrygoen NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Merrygoen?

The median age in Merrygoen NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merrygoen a good suburb to live in?

Merrygoen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 79.The median income is $484/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 12598. All dollar figures in AUD.