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Merton VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Merton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Merton VIC is 216 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merton is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Merton is $200 per week ($867 per month). Merton has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Merton has a population density of 1.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Merton is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merton is $1,500.
There were 15 recorded offences in Merton in 2025-25, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
Merton Map
Merton Population
Merton Median Income & Rent
Merton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Merton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Merton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Merton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Merton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Merton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Merton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Merton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Merton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Merton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Merton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Merton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Merton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Merton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Merton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Merton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Merton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Merton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Merton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Merton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Merton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Merton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Merton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Merton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Merton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Merton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Merton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Merton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Merton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Merton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Merton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Merton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Merton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Merton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Merton Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Merton vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merton
What is the population of Merton VIC?
The population of Merton VIC is 216 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Merton is ranked #6,757 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Merton?
The median personal income in Merton VIC is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,091 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Merton is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Merton?
Median rent in Merton VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merton ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Merton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merton VIC is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Merton?
The median age in Merton VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Merton a good suburb to live in?
Merton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 216.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21670. All dollar figures in AUD.