Merrilands is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 3,039 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Merrilands is $620 (620 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Merrilands: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 479.
In 2026, Merrilands recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 77.8% year-on-year.
Merrilands is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 3,039 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Merrilands is $620 (620 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Merrilands: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 479.
In 2026, Merrilands recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 77.8% year-on-year.