Merimbula at a glance
Population
3,821
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Merimbula.
The postcode for Merimbula is 2548 (NSW).
Merimbula (2548) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Merimbula has roughly 3,821 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merimbula's population at 3,821, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,821
Median age
54
Family households
56%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
3,821
Median age: 54
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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.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Merimbula.
Local schools for Merimbula
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Government School Catchment
Merimbula Public School
Pambula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Pambula Beach Flexible School
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Frequently asked
About Merimbula.
- What is the Merimbula postcode?
- Merimbula is in the 2548 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Merimbula?
- Merimbula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2548, 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?
- The population of Merimbula is approximately 3,821 (2021 Census). 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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