Merriwagga NSW

Postcode 2652 · Carrathool LGA

Merriwagga is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Carrathool local government area (postcode 2652). With a population of 124, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Merriwagga is $123,000, having dropped significantly 94.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 19.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $340.

Public transport access includes 11 bus stops. The crime rate in the Carrathool LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Merriwagga offers a gross rental yield of 19.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($123K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.2x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -94.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield19.0% High Yield
Price vs State$123K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.2x Affordable
Price Momentum-94.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$123K
-94.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$101
POPULATION
124
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,062
Personal Income /wk$725
Mortgage /mth$340
CRIME (Carrathool LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents87
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops11
Data: 2025