Chapman Valley
Meru
Meru at a glance
Median house
$450,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
219
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Meru.
Meru is a suburb in Western Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$450,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$450,000
$240,480
219
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20262.89%
Based on $450,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.70%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202692%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
219
Median age
35
Family households
62%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meru.
Local schools for Meru
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Champion Bay Senior High School
Wandina Primary School
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Meru.
- What is the median house price in Meru?
- The median house price in Meru, WA 6530 is $450,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Meru postcode?
- Meru is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Meru?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Meru?
- There are 19 schools serving Meru on this page, including Champion Bay Senior High School, Wandina Primary School, Mount Tarcoola Primary School.
- How walkable is Meru?
- Meru has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Meru?
- Meru is close to Narngulu, Deepdale, Karloo, Woorree, Utakarra.
- What is the population of Meru?
- Meru has approximately 219 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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