6 min drive to Clarkson + 5 min transfer + 43 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1255/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
8.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
57%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Merriwa
Full-time 22.6%Part-time 13.1%Unemployed 3.5%Not in labour 60.7%
Dwelling Types
Merriwa
House 75.5%Semi-detached 23.6%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Merriwa
Car 86.8%Transit 4.9%Walk 1.8%WFH 6.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.1%
England
12.1%
New Zealand
4.4%
South Africa
2.5%
Philippines
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
86.7%
Italian
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Merriwa
Is Merriwa safe?
Merriwa has a safety score of 59/100, which is around 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ridgewood (WA) (51/100), Quinns Rocks (61/100), Butler (WA) (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Merriwa?
Median weekly rent in Merriwa is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ridgewood (WA) ($673/wk), Quinns Rocks ($750/wk), Butler (WA) ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Merriwa?
Merriwa has a school rating of 37/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Alkimos Baptist College (Combined), Merriwa Primary School (Primary), Merriwa Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Merriwa from Perth CBD?
Merriwa is 32 minutes by car, or 67 minutes by public transport, or 54 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Merriwa affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Merriwa is $770K, up 12.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $625K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ridgewood (WA) ($800K), Quinns Rocks ($978K), Butler (WA) ($767K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/merriwa
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable
Merriwa is an affordable northern corridor suburb sitting alongside coastal neighbours Mindarie and Quinns Rocks. Housing prices attract buyers priced out elsewhere, and the suburb has an established, working-class character. Safety concerns come up regularly, from reports of break-ins and the prevalence of security shutters to occasional antisocial incidents, making due diligence on street choice important for prospective buyers and renters.
Median property values reach $770k and rent of $650/week, 25% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 32-minute drive to the CBD (67 min on public transport), where most residents drive (70%). The local safety score of 59/100 comes in 7 points above the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 3 schools with a rating of 37/100, around average. Demographically, the median age sits at 40 and household income at $1,255/week.
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