Mercunda at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Mercunda.
The postcode for Mercunda is 5308 (SA).
Mercunda (5308) sits in the Loxton Waikerie region of South Australia.
Mercunda has roughly 8 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mercunda 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mercunda's population at 8, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8
Median age
57
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$123/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$105/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mercunda.
Frequently asked
About Mercunda.
- What is the Mercunda postcode?
- Mercunda is in the 5308 postcode, in SA, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- Where is Mercunda?
- Mercunda is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5308, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- What is the average rent in Mercunda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $123, for units it's $105.
- How walkable is Mercunda?
- Mercunda has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mercunda?
- Mercunda is close to Mantung, Galga, Maggea, Maggea, Kalyan.
- What is the population of Mercunda?
- The population of Mercunda is approximately 8 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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