Mildura Rural City Council
Merbein West
Merbein West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
223
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Merbein West.
Merbein West (3505) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria.
Merbein West has roughly 223 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 West 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merbein West's population at 223, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
223
Median age
42
Family households
83%
Lone person
23%
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)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
223
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 West.
Local schools for Merbein West
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Government School Catchment
Merbein P-10 College
Dareton Public School
The Lake Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merbein West.
- What is the Merbein West postcode?
- Merbein West is in the 3505 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merbein West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Merbein West?
- There are 5 schools serving Merbein West on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein P-10 College, Dareton Public School.
- How walkable is Merbein West?
- Merbein West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merbein West?
- Merbein West is close to Yelta, Merbein, Wargan, Birdwoodton, Merbein South.
- What is the population of Merbein West?
- Merbein West has approximately 223 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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