Moving to Merredin WA 6415
What the official numbers say about living in Merredin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,396 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Merredin shrank 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,897 → 2,604 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Filipino, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Merredin scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers).
Nearest train station: Merredin, 300 m west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 235 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 7 parks — see them all on the Merredin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Merredin College 650 m · Saint Mary's School 700 m
Groceries: IGA Merredin 150 m
Parks and reserves: Pioneer Park 50 m · Town Centre Park 150 m · Lower French Park 450 m · Lenihan Park 550 m · Apex Park 600 m · James Hughes Park 600 m · Roy Little Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Merredin, most often seen first: Port Lincoln Parrot · Western Australian Raven · Australian Raven · Western Red Wattlebird · Galah · Southern Weebill.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Merredin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merredin here | 2,604 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Bruce Rock | 742 | — | 3/10 | 1% |
| Kellerberrin | 877 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Merredin — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6415 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Merredin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week.
The population fell 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,897 people to 2,604. It sits about 235 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Merredin station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Merredin council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Bruce Rock · Kellerberrin.
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