Merriton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Merriton.
The postcode for Merriton is 5523 (SA).
Merriton (5523) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Merriton has roughly 55 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Merriton 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merriton's population at 55, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (112% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
55
Median age
45
Family households
100%
Lone person
18%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$161/wk
Owner occupied
112%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
55
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· 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 Merriton.
Local schools for Merriton
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Government School Catchment
Crystal Brook Primary School
Gladstone High School
Gladstone Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merriton.
- What is the Merriton postcode?
- Merriton is in the 5523 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Merriton?
- Merriton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5523, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Merriton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $161.
- What schools are in Merriton?
- There are 17 schools serving Merriton on this page, including Crystal Brook Primary School, Gladstone High School, Gladstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Merriton?
- Merriton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merriton?
- Merriton is close to Crystal Brook, Wandearah East, Lower Broughton, Lower Broughton, Clements Gap.
- What is the population of Merriton?
- The population of Merriton is approximately 55 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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