Warrumbungle Shire Council
Merriwa
Merriwa at a glance
Median house
$417,500
+5.0% year on year
Median unit
$193,680
Sales data pending
Days on market
38
Average to sell
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,825
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Merriwa.
Merriwa is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$417,500
+5.0% over the past year. Median unit price $193,680.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$417,500
+5.0% annual growth
$193,680
Sales data pending
38
Average days to sell
1,825
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.99%
Based on $417,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.58%
Based on $193,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202638 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.0%/yr
2021
$327K
5-year change
+28%
2026
$418K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,825
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
128
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Merriwa.
Local schools for Merriwa
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Merriwa Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Merriwa.
- What is the median house price in Merriwa?
- The median house price in Merriwa, NSW 2329 is $417,500. The median unit price is $193,680. Annual growth is +5.0%.
- What is the Merriwa postcode?
- Merriwa is in the 2329 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merriwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Merriwa?
- There are 2 schools serving Merriwa on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa Central School.
- How walkable is Merriwa?
- Merriwa has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Merriwa?
- Merriwa is close to Gungal, Giants Creek, Bunnan, Kars Springs, Widden.
- What is the population of Merriwa?
- Merriwa has approximately 1,825 residents. 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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