Mildura Rural City Council
Merbein
Merbein at a glance
Median house
$420,000
Median unit
$171,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,770
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Merbein.
Merbein (3505) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria. The median house here is $420,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Merbein has roughly 2,770 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merbein's population at 2,770, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,770
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $420,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,500, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $84,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Merbein on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$420,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$420,000
$171,500
2,770
Median age: 44
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.72% (median rent $220/wk against a $420,000 price tag). Units yield 6.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.72%
Based on $420,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.37%
Based on $171,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
154
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.
Local schools for Merbein
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Merbein P-10 College
The Lake Primary School
Coomealla High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Merbein.
- What is the median house price in Merbein?
- The median house price in Merbein, VIC 3505 is $420,000. The median unit price is $171,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Merbein postcode?
- Merbein is in the 3505 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merbein?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Merbein?
- There are 11 schools serving Merbein on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein P-10 College, The Lake Primary School.
- How walkable is Merbein?
- Merbein has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merbein?
- Merbein is close to Yelta, Merbein West, Birdwoodton, Cabarita, Wargan.
- What is the population of Merbein?
- Merbein has approximately 2,770 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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