Merricks North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
423
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Merricks North.
The postcode for Merricks North is 3926 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Merricks North (3926) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Merricks North has roughly 423 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.
Merricks North 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merricks North's population at 423, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
423
Median age
54
Family households
82%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$456/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
423
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· 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
Education
Schools in Merricks North.
Local schools for Merricks North
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Government School Catchment
Balnarring Primary School
Dromana Secondary College
Peninsula College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Merricks North.
- What is the Merricks North postcode?
- Merricks North is in the 3926 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Merricks North?
- Merricks North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3926. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merricks North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $456, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Merricks North?
- There are 8 schools serving Merricks North on this page, including Balnarring Primary School, Dromana Secondary College, Peninsula College.
- How walkable is Merricks North?
- Merricks North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merricks North?
- Merricks North is close to Merricks, Balnarring, Red Hill, Balnarring Beach, Red Hill South.
- What is the population of Merricks North?
- The population of Merricks North is approximately 423 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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