Full-time 28.6%Part-time 14.7%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 54.7%
Dwelling Types
Merredin
House 94.8%Semi-detached 4.4%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
Merredin
Car 86.6%Transit 0.9%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 7.2%WFH 4.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.7%
England
3.0%
New Zealand
2.0%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
94.0%
Italian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Merredin
Is Merredin safe?
Merredin has a safety score of 16/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock (80/100), Kellerberrin (47/100), Corrigin (93/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Merredin?
Median weekly rent in Merredin is $400/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock ($375/wk), Kellerberrin ($380/wk), Corrigin ($137.5/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Merredin?
Merredin has a school rating of 48/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Merredin College (Combined), St Mary's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Merredin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Merredin is $300K, up 28.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock ($237K), Kellerberrin ($254K), Corrigin ($265K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/merredin
🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established💰 Affordable🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏡 Quiet Residential
Merredin is a quiet Wheatbelt service town roughly 260km east of Perth, anchored by its agricultural heritage and wide open spaces. Visitors and locals alike are drawn to its clear dark skies for stargazing, sweeping rural landscapes, and a genuine community spirit, from the bowling club to the local gym. It is distinctly car-dependent and low-key, but affordable and unhurried, making it a practical base for farming families and a scenic stop on the Great Eastern Highway.
At $300k and rent of $400/week, the local housing market is 71% below the Perth metro median. The area's 16/100 safety rating is 36 points below the metro average of 52. It has 2 schools with a combined rating of 48/100, above average. The suburb's median age of 40 and household income of $1,396/week sit near the broader average.
“Nice dark clear skies out here near Merredin.”— 107 upvotes in community discussion