Meryla, NSW 2577

Shellharbour City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2577

Updated

Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 3 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Meryla

Weekly rent (house)
$705/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2577)

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What to know about Meryla

Meryla (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.

Meryla has roughly 9 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.

What it’s like to live here

Meryla 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 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 979 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Meryla

Schools serving Meryla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Bundanoon Public School

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Exeter Public School

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Penrose Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Meryla's population at 9, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (57%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population
9
Median age
63
Lone person
57%
Owner occupied
100%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
979 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.5°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Meryla

What is the Meryla postcode?
Meryla is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
Where is Meryla?
Meryla is a suburb in the Shellharbour City Council area, NSW 2577.
What is the average rent in Meryla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $705, for units it's $515.
What schools are in Meryla?
There are 14 schools serving Meryla on this page, including Bundanoon Public School, Exeter Public School, Penrose Public School.
How walkable is Meryla?
Meryla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Meryla?
Meryla is close to Bundanoon, Exeter, Manchester Square, Werai, Fitzroy Falls.
What is the population of Meryla?
The population of Meryla is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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