Merton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
216
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Merton.
The postcode for Merton is 3715 (VIC).
Merton (3715) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Merton has roughly 216 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Merton 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merton's population at 216, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
216
Median age
53
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$271/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
216
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merton.
Local schools for Merton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Secondary College
Euroa Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merton.
- What is the Merton postcode?
- Merton is in the 3715 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Merton?
- Merton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3715, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $271, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Merton?
- There are 18 schools serving Merton on this page, including St Mary's School, Alexandra Primary School, Alexandra Secondary College.
- How walkable is Merton?
- Merton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Merton?
- Merton is close to Kanumbra, Gobur, Strathbogie, Ancona, Gooram.
- What is the population of Merton?
- The population of Merton is approximately 216 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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