Gympie Regional Council
Merlwood
Merlwood at a glance
Median house
$387,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$151,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Merlwood.
Merlwood is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$387,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $151,200.
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
$387,000
Sales data pending
$151,200
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
104
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20261.88%
Based on $387,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.39%
Based on $151,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
104
Median age
50
Family households
68%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
4,061
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.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Merlwood.
Local schools for Merlwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cloyna State School
Wheatlands State School
Windera State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Merlwood.
- What is the median house price in Merlwood?
- The median house price in Merlwood, QLD 4605 is $387,000. The median unit price is $151,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Merlwood postcode?
- Merlwood is in the 4605 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Merlwood has approximately 104 residents. 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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