Merbein VIC

Postcode 3505 · Mildura LGA

Merbein is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Mildura local government area (postcode 3505). With a population of 2,770, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Merbein is $345,000, having surged 15% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $380. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,025.

Merbein is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 975, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 30 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mildura LGA is higher than average at 14,116 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Merbein offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($345K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +15.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$345K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+15.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$50,373
Mean Income$56,006
Earners3,027
YoY Change+8.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$345K
15% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$210
POPULATION
2,770
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,147
Personal Income /wk$608
Mortgage /mth$1,025
CRIME (Mildura LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)14,116
Total Incidents8,180
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops30
Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA975
Total Students797
Government1
Catholic1
Merbein P-10 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 944
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1006
Data: 2024