Merriwa at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,825
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Merriwa.
The postcode for Merriwa is 2329 (NSW).
Merriwa (2329) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Merriwa has roughly 1,825 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merriwa scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merriwa's population at 1,825, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,825
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
1,825
Median age: 45
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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
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Government School Catchment
Merriwa Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merriwa.
- What is the Merriwa postcode?
- Merriwa is in the 2329 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Merriwa?
- Merriwa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2329, 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?
- The population of Merriwa is approximately 1,825 (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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