Meerup, WA 6262 — Suburb Profile

In short

Meerup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6262, home to 159 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Manjimup local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk

Population159

Median age51

Area242.5 km²

To CBD307 km

LGAManjimup

Demographics

Population: 159
Median age: 51 years
Median household income: $1,109 /week
Median personal income: $547 /week
Median family income: $1,233 /week
Average household size: 2.6
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Manjimup
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Remote Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $230 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,300
Rent share of household income: 21%

Schools

Northcliffe District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 36 resolvable premises in Meerup. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Meerup?

Meerup (WA 6262) had 159 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Manjimup local government area.

What is the median rent in Meerup?

The median advertised rent in Meerup is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Meerup?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Meerup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Northcliffe District High School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Meerup?

Meerup is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Meerup?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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