Meru at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
219
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Meru.
The postcode for Meru is 6530 (WA).
Meru (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Meru has roughly 219 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Meru 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Meru's population at 219, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
219
Median age
35
Family households
62%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
219
Median age: 35
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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
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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 Meru postcode?
- Meru is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Meru?
- Meru is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, 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?
- The population of Meru is approximately 219 (2021 Census). 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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