Ravensthorpe
Merivale
Merivale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
87
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Merivale.
Merivale (6450) sits in the Ravensthorpe region of Western Australia.
Merivale has roughly 87 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merivale 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merivale's population at 87, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
87
Median age
53
Family households
84%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$182/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
87
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Merivale.
Local schools for Merivale
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Government School Catchment
Castletown Primary School
Esperance Primary School
Condingup Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merivale.
- What is the Merivale postcode?
- Merivale is in the 6450 postcode, in WA, in the Ravensthorpe region.
- What is the average rent in Merivale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $182.
- What schools are in Merivale?
- There are 10 schools serving Merivale on this page, including Castletown Primary School, Esperance Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Merivale?
- Merivale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merivale?
- Merivale is close to Cape Le Grand, Neridup, Bandy Creek, Myrup, Windabout.
- What is the population of Merivale?
- Merivale has approximately 87 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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