Merriwa WA

Postcode 6030 · Wanneroo LGA

Merriwa is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Wanneroo local government area (postcode 6030). With a population of 5,587, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The current median weekly rent is $610. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Merriwa is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 991, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 23 bus stops.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
5,587
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,255
Personal Income /wk$636
Mortgage /mth$1,500
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops23
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA991
Total Students836
Independent1
Government2
Alkimos Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1038
Merriwa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952
Merriwa Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 983
Data: Census 2021