Merriwa at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,587
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Merriwa.
The postcode for Merriwa is 6030 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Merriwa (6030) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Merriwa has roughly 5,587 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merriwa scores 6/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merriwa's population at 5,587, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,587
Median age
40
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
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· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$352/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
5,587
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merriwa.
Local schools for Merriwa
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Government School Catchment
Merriwa Education Support Centre
Merriwa Primary School
Quinns Rocks Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Merriwa.
- What is the Merriwa postcode?
- Merriwa is in the 6030 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Merriwa?
- Merriwa is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6030. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Merriwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $352, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Merriwa?
- There are 20 schools serving Merriwa on this page, including Merriwa Education Support Centre, Merriwa Primary School, Alkimos Baptist College.
- How walkable is Merriwa?
- Merriwa has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merriwa?
- Merriwa is close to Ridgewood, Quinns Rocks, Clarkson, Mindarie, Jindalee.
- What is the population of Merriwa?
- The population of Merriwa is approximately 5,587 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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