Located in Western Australia within the Wanneroo local government area, Merriwa is a mid-sized suburb (postcode 6030). The area has roughly 5,587 residents and a settled mid-life population, with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +3.2% year-on-year at the LGA level. WA employment has moved +1.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. WA also had 31 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 7 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward construction and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The current median weekly rent is $650. 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.
From an investment perspective, Population growth of +3.2% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.