Mildura Rural City Council
Merbein South
Merbein South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
407
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Merbein South.
Merbein South (3505) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria.
Merbein South has roughly 407 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Merbein South 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merbein South's population at 407, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
407
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
407
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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 December 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 Merbein South.
Local schools for Merbein South
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Government School Catchment
The Lake Primary School
Merbein P-10 College
Koorlong Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merbein South.
- What is the Merbein South postcode?
- Merbein South is in the 3505 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merbein South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Merbein South?
- There are 7 schools serving Merbein South on this page, including The Lake Primary School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein P-10 College.
- How walkable is Merbein South?
- Merbein South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merbein South?
- Merbein South is close to Koorlong, Birdwoodton, Wargan, Cabarita, Merbein West.
- What is the population of Merbein South?
- Merbein South has approximately 407 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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