Merredin
Merredin
Merredin at a glance
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,604
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Merredin.
Merredin (6415) sits in the Merredin region of Western Australia.
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
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
2,604
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
64
20
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 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 Merredin postcode?
- Merredin is in the 6415 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Merredin has approximately 2,604 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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