Goondiwindi

Merritts Creek

QLD4352

Merritts Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

102

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Merritts Creek.

Merritts Creek (4352) sits in the Goondiwindi region of Queensland.

Merritts Creek has roughly 102 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Merritts Creek 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Merritts Creek's population at 102, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

102

Median age

43

Family households

89%

Lone person

14%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$485/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

102

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Goondiwindi Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

1,322

total offences in 2026 across the Goondiwindi Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences262 (19.8%)
Offences Against Property171 (12.9%)
Traffic and Related Offences78 (5.9%)
Drink Driving65 (4.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)63 (4.8%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Merritts Creek.

Local schools for Merritts Creek

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Government School Catchment

Geham State School

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Crow's Nest State School

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Murphy's Creek State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Merritts Creek.

What is the Merritts Creek postcode?
Merritts Creek is in the 4352 postcode, in QLD, in the Goondiwindi region.
What is the average rent in Merritts Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $485.
What schools are in Merritts Creek?
There are 9 schools serving Merritts Creek on this page, including Geham State School, Crow's Nest State School, Murphy's Creek State School.
How walkable is Merritts Creek?
Merritts Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Merritts Creek?
Merritts Creek is close to Hampton, Mount Luke, Geham, Grapetree, Grape Tree.
What is the population of Merritts Creek?
Merritts Creek has approximately 102 residents. The median age is 43.

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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