Merredin at a glance
Median house
$185,000
Median unit
$169,200
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,604
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Merredin.
The postcode for Merredin is 6415 (WA).
The median house price in Merredin is $185,000.
Merredin (6415) sits in the Merredin region of Western Australia. The median house here is $185,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Merredin has roughly 2,604 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merredin scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merredin's population at 2,604, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,604
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $185,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $169,200, roughly 9% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $37,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Merredin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$185,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $169,200.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$185,000
$169,200
2,604
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.18% (median rent $220/wk against a $185,000 price tag). Units yield 6.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.18%
Based on $185,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.76%
Based on $169,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
64
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Merredin.
Local schools for Merredin
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Government School Catchment
Merredin College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Merredin.
- What is the median house price in Merredin?
- The median house price in Merredin, WA 6415 is $185,000. The median unit price is $169,200.
- What is the Merredin postcode?
- Merredin is in the 6415 postcode, in WA, in the Merredin region.
- Where is Merredin?
- Merredin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6415, in the Merredin region.
- What is the average rent in Merredin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Merredin?
- There are 2 schools serving Merredin on this page, including Merredin College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Merredin?
- Merredin has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merredin?
- Merredin is close to Nangeenan, Nokaning, Burracoppin, Norpa, Hines Hill.
- What is the population of Merredin?
- The population of Merredin is approximately 2,604 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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