Merrygoen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
79
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Merrygoen.
The postcode for Merrygoen is 2831 (NSW).
Merrygoen (2831) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Merrygoen has roughly 79 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merrygoen 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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrygoen's population at 79, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
79
Median age
41
Family households
70%
Lone person
40%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
79
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merrygoen.
Local schools for Merrygoen
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Government School Catchment
Mendooran Central School
Dunedoo Central School
Binnaway Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Merrygoen.
- What is the Merrygoen postcode?
- Merrygoen is in the 2831 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Merrygoen?
- Merrygoen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2831, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Merrygoen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Merrygoen?
- There are 4 schools serving Merrygoen on this page, including Mendooran Central School, Dunedoo Central School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School Dunedoo.
- How walkable is Merrygoen?
- Merrygoen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merrygoen?
- Merrygoen is close to Mendooran, Neilrex, Yarragrin, Dunedoo, New Mollyan.
- What is the population of Merrygoen?
- The population of Merrygoen is approximately 79 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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