Merriwa, WA 6030 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Merriwa is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6030, home to 5,587 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wanneroo local government area and roughly 33 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population5,587
Median age40
Area2.3 km²
To CBD33 km
LGAWanneroo

Demographics

Population
5,587
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,255 /week
Median personal income
$636 /week
Median family income
$1,489 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Wanneroo
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Mindarie Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Youth Futures Community School Other · Independent
  • Quinns Baptist College Combined · Independent
  • Clarkson Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 84 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Marmion Av After Ocean Keys Bvd bus · 258 m
  • Marmion Av After Belleville Gdns bus · 286 m
  • Rothesay Hts - Mindarie Primary School bus · 340 m
  • Rothesay Hts After The Rise bus · 345 m
  • Rothesay Hts After Bayport Cct bus · 379 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 78 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 29.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 66.0% of the 2,385 resolvable premises in Merriwa. 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: 34.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 66.0%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 20,210 across the Joondalup District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,535 theft, 5,161 violent offences, 2,364 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Merriwa?

Merriwa (WA 6030) had 5,587 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wanneroo local government area.

What is the median rent in Merriwa?

The median advertised rent in Merriwa is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Merriwa?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Merriwa covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Mindarie Primary School (0.2 km), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (1 km), Youth Futures Community School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Merriwa?

Merriwa is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (66% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Merriwa?

Across the surrounding area, 20,210 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,535), violent (5,161), property damage (2,364). 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 Merriwa?

In Merriwa, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (29.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Merriwa?

84 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merriwa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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