Bega Valley Shire Council
Merimbula
Merimbula at a glance
Median house
$665,000
+9.9% year on year
Median unit
$257,760
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Population
3,821
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Merimbula.
Merimbula is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$665,000
+9.9% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$343/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$665,000
+9.9% annual growth
$257,760
30
Average days to sell
3,821
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.68%
Based on $665,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.25%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+9.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202630 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +9.9%/yr
2021
$415K
5-year change
+60%
2026
$665K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,821
Median age
54
Family households
56%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
257
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merimbula.
Local schools for Merimbula
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Merimbula Public School
Pambula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Pambula Beach Flexible School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Merimbula.
- What is the median house price in Merimbula?
- The median house price in Merimbula, NSW 2548 is $665,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +9.9%.
- What is the Merimbula postcode?
- Merimbula is in the 2548 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merimbula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $343, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Merimbula?
- There are 4 schools serving Merimbula on this page, including Merimbula Public School, Pambula Public School, Pambula Beach Flexible School.
- What suburbs are near Merimbula?
- Merimbula is close to Berrambool, Mirador, Pambula, Tura Beach, Millingandi.
- What is the population of Merimbula?
- Merimbula has approximately 3,821 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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