Merino, VIC 3310

Glenelg Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3310

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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.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 685 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Schools in Merino

Schools serving Merino: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Merino Consolidated School

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Casterton Primary School

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Coleraine Primary School

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Location

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%
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
9%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

14 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences7 (50.0%)
A Crimes against the person6 (42.9%)
D Public order and security offences1 (7.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
685 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Merino

What is the Merino postcode?
Merino is in the 3310 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
Where is Merino?
Merino is a suburb in the Glenelg Shire Council area, VIC 3310.
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?
The population of Merino is approximately 249 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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