Merrill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Merrill.
The postcode for Merrill is 2581 (NSW).
Merrill (2581) sits in the Goulburn Mulwaree region of NSW.
Merrill has roughly 38 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merrill 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrill's population at 38, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
38
Median age
39
Family households
77%
Lone person
–
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 39
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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 Merrill.
Local schools for Merrill
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Government School Catchment
Dalton Public School
Gunning Public School
Breadalbane Public School
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Frequently asked
About Merrill.
- What is the Merrill postcode?
- Merrill is in the 2581 postcode, in NSW, in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
- Where is Merrill?
- Merrill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2581, in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
- What is the average rent in Merrill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Merrill?
- There are 18 schools serving Merrill on this page, including Dalton Public School, Gunning Public School, Breadalbane Public School.
- How walkable is Merrill?
- Merrill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merrill?
- Merrill is close to Biala, Dalton, Gurrundah, Gunning, Cullerin.
- What is the population of Merrill?
- The population of Merrill is approximately 38 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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