Maralinga Tjarutja
Merghiny
Merghiny at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Merghiny.
Merghiny (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Merghiny has roughly 17 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 44
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merghiny's population at 17, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (25% family, 25% lone person).
Population
17
Median age
44
Family households
25%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merghiny 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 independent.
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 Merghiny.
Local schools for Merghiny
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Government School Catchment
Ceduna Area School
Non-Government Schools
Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna
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Frequently asked
About Merghiny.
- What is the Merghiny postcode?
- Merghiny is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Merghiny?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Merghiny?
- There are 2 schools serving Merghiny on this page, including Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna, Ceduna Area School.
- How walkable is Merghiny?
- Merghiny has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merghiny?
- Merghiny is close to Laura Bay, Ceduna Waters, Ceduna, Maltee, Thevenard.
- What is the population of Merghiny?
- Merghiny has approximately 17 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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