Merricks at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Merricks.
The postcode for Merricks is 3916 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Merricks (3916) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Merricks has roughly 184 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 scores 4/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merricks's population at 184, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
184
Median age
57
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
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)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
184
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
4
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merricks.
Local schools for Merricks
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Government School Catchment
Balnarring Primary School
Somers School Camp
Somers Primary School
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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.
- What is the Merricks postcode?
- Merricks is in the 3916 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Merricks?
- Merricks is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3916. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merricks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Merricks?
- There are 7 schools serving Merricks on this page, including Balnarring Primary School, Somers School Camp, Somers Primary School.
- How walkable is Merricks?
- Merricks has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Merricks?
- Merricks is close to Merricks Beach, Balnarring Beach, Balnarring, Point Leo, Merricks North.
- What is the population of Merricks?
- The population of Merricks is approximately 184 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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