Merlwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Merlwood.
The postcode for Merlwood is 4605 (QLD).
Merlwood (4605) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Merlwood has roughly 104 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Merlwood 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merlwood's population at 104, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
104
Median age
50
Family households
68%
Lone person
38%
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-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
104
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Merlwood.
Local schools for Merlwood
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Government School Catchment
Cloyna State School
Wheatlands State School
Windera State School
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Frequently asked
About Merlwood.
- What is the Merlwood postcode?
- Merlwood is in the 4605 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Merlwood?
- Merlwood is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4605, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merlwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Merlwood?
- There are 9 schools serving Merlwood on this page, including Cloyna State School, Wheatlands State School, Windera State School.
- How walkable is Merlwood?
- Merlwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merlwood?
- Merlwood is close to Warnung, Sunny Nook, Cloyna, Barlil, Crownthorpe.
- What is the population of Merlwood?
- The population of Merlwood is approximately 104 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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