Meroo NSW

Postcode 2850 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Meroo is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2850). With a population of 46, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $117K per year, with an average household size of 3.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Meroo is $290,000, having dropped significantly 57.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $615. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 11.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Meroo offers a gross rental yield of 11.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($290K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -57.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield11.0% High Yield
Price vs State$290K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.5x Affordable
Price Momentum-57.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education6/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$290K
-57.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$684
POPULATION
46
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size3.3
HH Income /wk$2,250
Personal Income /wk$875
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2024