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Merungle Hill NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merungle Hill NSW is 258 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merungle Hill is $734 per week ($38,168 per year). Median rent in Merungle Hill is $241 per week ($1,044 per month). Merungle Hill has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Merungle Hill has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merungle Hill is England. The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merungle Hill is $1,300.

There were 14 recorded offences in Merungle Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Merungle Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merungle Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$734/wk

$38,168 per year

#4852 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$241/wk

$1,044 per month

#6618 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Merungle Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (133) Female 48.4% (125)

Population Density

6.1

people per km²

258 people · 42.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,892

Family income/wk

Merungle Hill 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)

Merungle Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.1% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 36 dwellings

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

Merungle Hill Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

3.0%

India

3.0%

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

Merungle Hill Religion

Catholic

33.5%

No Religion

28.3%

Anglican

17.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.3%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Not stated

2.4%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.4%

Other Religions Tot

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merungle Hill Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Merungle Hill Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

62.5%

Italian

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Merungle Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

45.1% 88 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 37 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.4% 67 people

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

Merungle Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Merungle Hill Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

23.8%

Managers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Labourers

5.0%

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

Merungle Hill Field of Study

Engineering

28.7%

Society & Culture

25.0%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Education

11.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Health

7.5%

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

Merungle Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merungle Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merungle Hill Marital Status

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Married

59.8% 128

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Separated

6.1% 13

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Divorced

5.6% 12

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Widowed

1.9% 4

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Never married

26.6% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merungle Hill Ancestry

English

29.2%

Australian

28.0%

Italian

11.1%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

9.3%

Other

4.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

German

2.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Greek

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merungle Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.8%

Secondary — Government

16.3%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Pre-school

6.1%

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

Merungle Hill Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 23

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No need for assistance

95.3% 469

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

Merungle Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.9% 51

—

Not a volunteer

74.1% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merungle Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merungle Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Walked only

5.1%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

3.4%

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

Merungle Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.3%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

27.8%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

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

Merungle Hill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

45.8%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

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

Merungle Hill Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merungle Hill Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

494

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merungle Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Merungle Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merungle Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.7%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merungle Hill Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 6

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Never served

97.0% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merungle Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 28

—

Did not provide

86.1% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merungle Hill Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

1 child

4.0%

2 children

16.0%

3 children

36.0%

4 children

17.3%

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

Merungle Hill When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Merungle Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

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

Merungle Hill Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merungle Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

216

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Merungle Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merungle Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Merungle Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,768/wk

Median Rent $241/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Merungle Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $7,661/month

Median rent $241/wk

Left after rent $1,527/wk

Rent share 13.6%

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Merungle Hill vs State & National Average

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Pop: 129 Income: $480/wk Rent: $134/wk

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Pop: 129 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mulloon

Pop: 129 Income: $1,163/wk Rent: $405/wk

Mummel

Pop: 129 Income: $774/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 129 Income: $974/wk Rent: $185/wk

Numbugga

Pop: 129 Income: $566/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merungle Hill

What is the population of Merungle Hill NSW?

The population of Merungle Hill NSW is 258 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.1 people per km².Merungle Hill is ranked #6,351 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merungle Hill?

The median personal income in Merungle Hill NSW is $734 per week, or $38,168 per year.The median household income is $1,768 per week.Family income is $1,892 per week.Merungle Hill is ranked #4,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merungle Hill?

Median rent in Merungle Hill NSW is $241 per week ($1,044 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Merungle Hill ranks #6,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merungle Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merungle Hill NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merungle Hill?

The median age in Merungle Hill NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merungle Hill a good suburb to live in?

Merungle Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 258.The median income is $734/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 12601. All dollar figures in AUD.