Meryla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Meryla.
The postcode for Meryla is 2577 (NSW).
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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
Family households
–
Lone person
57%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 63
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Meryla.
Local schools for Meryla
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Government School Catchment
Bundanoon Public School
Exeter Public School
Penrose Public School
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Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Meryla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- 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 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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