Merredin WA

Postcode 6415 · Merredin LGA

Merredin is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Merredin local government area (postcode 6415). With a population of 2,604, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $73K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Merredin is $185,000, having grown strongly 5.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $198,000. The current median weekly rent is $390. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 11.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,074.

Merredin is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 964, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Merredin offers a gross rental yield of 11.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($185K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield11.0% High Yield
Price vs State$185K/$951K Below Median
Affordability2.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,639
Mean Income$79,606
Earners3,299
YoY Change+10.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$185K
5.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$198K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
2,604
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,396
Personal Income /wk$756
Mortgage /mth$1,074
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA964
Total Students660
Government1
Catholic1
Merredin CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 912
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1015
HOSPITALS (1)
Merredin Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024