Merlwood QLD

Postcode 4605 · South Burnett LGA

Merlwood is a quiet locality in Queensland within the South Burnett local government area (postcode 4605). With a population of 104, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median weekly rent is $215 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,759.

The crime rate in the South Burnett LGA is moderate at 5,901 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$215
POPULATION
104
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,449
Personal Income /wk$630
Mortgage /mth$1,759
CRIME (South Burnett LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,901
Total Incidents5,901
Data: Year ending Dec 2026