Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Merricks
Merricks at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Merricks.
Merricks is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$477,000
Sales data pending
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
184
Median age: 57
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.56%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.91%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202694%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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
184
Median age
57
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balnarring Primary School
Somers School Camp
Somers Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Merricks?
- The median house price in Merricks, VIC 3916 is $477,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Merricks postcode?
- Merricks is in the 3916 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Merricks has approximately 184 residents. 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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