Merredin, WA 6415 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merredin is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6415, home to 2,604 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Merredin local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 236 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,604
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,396 /week
- Median personal income
- $756 /week
- Median family income
- $1,899 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Merredin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,074
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- St Mary's School
- Merredin College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops
- Merredin Stn Transwa Merredin
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.0% of the 1,849 resolvable premises in Merredin. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.
Other suburbs in Merredin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merredin?
Merredin (WA 6415) had 2,604 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Merredin local government area.
What is the median rent in Merredin?
The median advertised rent in Merredin is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merredin?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Merredin covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Mary's School (0.7 km), Merredin College (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merredin?
Merredin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merredin?
Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). 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 Merredin?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merredin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train 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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