Meringo, NSW 2537 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Meringo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2537, home to 143 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 259 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,428 /week
- Median personal income
- $675 /week
- Median family income
- $1,825 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,975
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Moruya High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 95.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 56.9% of the 72 resolvable premises in Meringo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 56.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 43.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 684 across postcode 2537 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 168 violent offences, 157 theft, 137 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meringo?
Meringo (NSW 2537) had 143 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Meringo?
The median advertised rent in Meringo is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Meringo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Meringo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moruya High School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Meringo?
Meringo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (56.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Meringo?
Across postcode 2537, 684 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (168), theft (157), other (137). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Meringo?
In Meringo, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (95.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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