Merriwa, NSW 2329 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merriwa is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2329, home to 1,825 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 224 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,825
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,208 /week
- Median personal income
- $593 /week
- Median family income
- $1,471 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Upper Hunter Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $245 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,235
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Merriwa Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Upper Hunter Shire Council Merriwa, Vennacher St
- Merriwa Central School, Mackenzie St
- Blaxland St After Vennacher St
- St Josephs Primary School
- St Joseph's Primary School, Marquet St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.9% of the 961 resolvable premises in Merriwa. 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: 81.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 132 across postcode 2329 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 19 theft, 18 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merriwa?
Merriwa (NSW 2329) had 1,825 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Merriwa?
The median advertised rent in Merriwa is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merriwa?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Merriwa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Merriwa Central School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merriwa?
Merriwa is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merriwa?
Across postcode 2329, 132 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), theft (19), other (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Merriwa?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merriwa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile: