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Meru WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meru, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meru WA is 219 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meru is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Meru is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Meru has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Meru has a population density of 52.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (87% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meru is $2,042.

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📍 Meru, Western Australia — 28.8024°S, 114.6862°E

Meru Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Meru Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$849/wk
$44,148 per year
#2798 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
#4328 of 14,663
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,042/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Meru Demographics

Gender Split

Male 89.5% (196) Female 10.5% (23)

Population Density

52.7
people per km²
219 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Meru Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Meru Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Meru Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Meru Religion

Not stated
86.5%
No Religion
9.3%
Anglican
2.3%
Pentecostal
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meru Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
81.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
1.6%

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

Meru Employment

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Employed full-time
1.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
98.5% 192 people

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

Meru Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
54.5%
Certificate III/IV
45.5%

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

Meru Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Meru Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meru Marital Status

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Married
43.1% 94
↔️
Separated
8.3% 18
📋
Divorced
1.8% 4
🕊️
Widowed
4.6% 10
👤
Never married
42.2% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meru Ancestry

Australian
43.5%
English
43.5%
Chinese
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meru School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Meru Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.4% 5
✅
No need for assistance
90.6% 48

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

Meru Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.0% 4
—
Not a volunteer
81.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meru How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Meru Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.5%
2 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
31.8%

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

Meru Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Meru Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meru Indigenous Population

68.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
301
Indigenous residents
137
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meru Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Meru Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meru Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.2%
Couple — no children under 15
41.2%
One parent — no children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meru Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 3
—
Did not provide
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meru Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
41.7%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
41.7%

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

Meru Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meru Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meru Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Meru

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,315/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk
Glendalough
Income: $848/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $30/wk
Osborne Park
Income: $920/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $20/wk
Waggrakine
Income: $759/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $20/wk

Meru vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bornholm
Pop: 110 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk
Kudardup
Pop: 110 Income: $677/wk Rent: $200/wk
Ringbark
Pop: 110 Income: $742/wk Rent: $180/wk
Sandy Gully (WA)
Pop: 110 Income: $966/wk Rent: $150/wk
Waterbank
Pop: 110 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk
Howatharra
Pop: 112 Income: $837/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Meru

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meru

What is the population of Meru WA?

The population of Meru WA is 219 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.7 people per km².Meru is ranked #6,722 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meru?

The median personal income in Meru WA is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Meru is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meru?

Median rent in Meru WA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meru ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meru?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meru WA is $2,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meru?

The median age in Meru WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meru a good suburb to live in?

Meru is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 219.The median income is $849/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 50940. All dollar figures in AUD.