Merbein, VIC 3505 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merbein is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3505, home to 2,770 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mildura local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 484 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,147 /week
- Median personal income
- $608 /week
- Median family income
- $1,477 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mildura
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,025
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School
- Merbein P-10 College
- The Lake Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Fisher Lane/Calder Hwy
- Game St/Calder Hwy
- Merbein Post Office
- Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave
- Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Primary School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 13 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 39.8% of the 1,522 resolvable premises in Merbein. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 29.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 23.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 381 across postcode 3505 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 168 property offences, 90 violent offences, 20 public order offences.
- Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merbein?
Merbein (VIC 3505) had 2,770 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Mildura local government area.
What is the median rent in Merbein?
The median advertised rent in Merbein is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merbein?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Merbein covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (0.5 km), Merbein P-10 College (1.2 km), The Lake Primary School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merbein?
Merbein is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (39.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merbein?
Across postcode 3505, 381 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (168), violent (90), public order (20). 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 Merbein?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merbein 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.
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