Glenelg Shire Council
Merino
Merino at a glance
Population
249
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Merino.
Merino (3310) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Merino has roughly 249 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merino's population at 249, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
249
Median age
58
Family households
57%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
249
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Merino.
Local schools for Merino
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Government School Catchment
Merino Consolidated School
Casterton Primary School
Coleraine Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merino.
- What is the Merino postcode?
- Merino is in the 3310 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merino?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Merino?
- There are 6 schools serving Merino on this page, including Merino Consolidated School, Sacred Heart School, Casterton Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Merino?
- Merino is close to Henty, Paschendale, Tahara West, Tahara Bridge, Digby.
- What is the population of Merino?
- Merino has approximately 249 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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