Merrijig at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,727
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Merrijig.
The postcode for Merrijig is 3723 (VIC).
Merrijig (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Merrijig has roughly 3,727 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merrijig 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrijig's population at 3,727, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,727
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$232/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,727
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Merrijig.
Local schools for Merrijig
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Government School Catchment
Merrijig Primary School
Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merrijig.
- What is the Merrijig postcode?
- Merrijig is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Merrijig?
- Merrijig is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merrijig?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $232.
- What schools are in Merrijig?
- There are 6 schools serving Merrijig on this page, including Merrijig Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Merrijig?
- Merrijig has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merrijig?
- Merrijig is close to Boorolite, Sawmill Settlement, Mirimbah, Delatite, Howqua Hills.
- What is the population of Merrijig?
- The population of Merrijig is approximately 3,727 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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