Merah North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
129
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Merah North.
The postcode for Merah North is 2388 (NSW).
Merah North (2388) sits in the Coonamble region of NSW.
Merah North has roughly 129 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merah North scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merah North's population at 129, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
129
Median age
36
Family households
69%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
129
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Merah North.
Local schools for Merah North
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Government School Catchment
Wee Waa Public School
Wee Waa High School
Non-Government Schools
Namoi Valley Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Merah North.
- What is the Merah North postcode?
- Merah North is in the 2388 postcode, in NSW, in the Coonamble region.
- Where is Merah North?
- Merah North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2388, in the Coonamble region.
- What is the average rent in Merah North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Merah North?
- There are 4 schools serving Merah North on this page, including Wee Waa Public School, Namoi Valley Christian School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Merah North?
- Merah North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merah North?
- Merah North is close to Spring Plains, Boolcarroll, Wee Waa, Nowley, Cuttabri.
- What is the population of Merah North?
- The population of Merah North is approximately 129 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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