Merrimu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
397
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Merrimu.
The postcode for Merrimu is 3340 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Merrimu (3340) sits in the Melton region of Victoria.
Merrimu has roughly 397 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merrimu 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrimu's population at 397, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
397
Median age
39
Family households
86%
Lone person
10%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
397
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merrimu.
Local schools for Merrimu
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Government School Catchment
Bacchus Marsh Primary School
Darley Primary School
Pentland 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 Merrimu.
- What is the Merrimu postcode?
- Merrimu is in the 3340 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Merrimu?
- Merrimu is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3340. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Merrimu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Merrimu?
- There are 20 schools serving Merrimu on this page, including Bacchus Marsh Primary School, Darley Primary School, St Bernard's School.
- How walkable is Merrimu?
- Merrimu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Merrimu?
- Merrimu is close to Long Forest, Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Hopetoun Park, Maddingley.
- What is the population of Merrimu?
- The population of Merrimu is approximately 397 (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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