Merriwagga at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Merriwagga.
The postcode for Merriwagga is 2652 (NSW).
Merriwagga (2652) sits in the Griffith region of NSW.
Merriwagga has roughly 124 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Merriwagga scores 8/100 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merriwagga's population at 124, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
124
Median age
49
Family households
56%
Lone person
35%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$101/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merriwagga.
Local schools for Merriwagga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goolgowi Public School
Hillston Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Merriwagga.
- What is the Merriwagga postcode?
- Merriwagga is in the 2652 postcode, in NSW, in the Griffith region.
- Where is Merriwagga?
- Merriwagga is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2652, in the Griffith region.
- What is the average rent in Merriwagga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $101.
- What schools are in Merriwagga?
- There are 3 schools serving Merriwagga on this page, including Goolgowi Public School, St Joseph's Parish School, Hillston Central School.
- How walkable is Merriwagga?
- Merriwagga has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merriwagga?
- Merriwagga is close to Goolgowi, White Top, Gunbar, Melbergen, Hillston.
- What is the population of Merriwagga?
- The population of Merriwagga is approximately 124 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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