Meru, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile

In short

Meru is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 219 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$310 /wk

Population219

Median age35

Area4.2 km²

To CBD363 km

LGAGreater Geraldton

Demographics

Population: 219
Median age: 35 years
Median household income: $1,625 /week
Median personal income: $849 /week
Median family income: $1,625 /week
Average household size: 2.2
Persons per bedroom: 0.6
Local government area: Greater Geraldton
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification: Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate: Durack

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $310 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,042
Rent share of household income: 19%

Schools

Champion Bay Senior High School Secondary · Government
Mount Tarcoola Primary School Primary · Government
Rangeway Primary School Primary · Government
St John's School Other · Independent
Wandina Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

3 restaurants
76 parks and reserves
12 gyms and fitness centres
4 supermarkets
20 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 89.7% of the 58 resolvable premises in Meru. 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: 89.7%
Fixed Wireless: 10.3%

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: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Meru?

Meru (WA 6530) had 219 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.

What is the median rent in Meru?

The median advertised rent in Meru is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Meru?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Meru covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Champion Bay Senior High School (3.4 km), Mount Tarcoola Primary School (3.9 km), Rangeway Primary School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Meru?

Meru is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (89.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Meru?

Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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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