Moving to Merriwa WA 6030
What the official numbers say about living in Merriwa — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,255 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Merriwa grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,571 → 5,587 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Filipino, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Merriwa scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Butler, 3.4 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 9.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 39 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 35 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 22 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 81 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Merriwa profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Merriwa Primary School 450 m · Alkimos Baptist College 550 m · Irene McCormack Catholic College 1.2 km · Quinns Baptist College 1.3 km · Brighton Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Peter Moyes Anglican Community School 1.3 km · Quinns Rocks Primary School 1.3 km · Butler College 1.5 km
Groceries: Supa IGA 650 m · IGA 1000 m · Farmer Jacks 1.3 km · IGA 2 km · Coles 2.2 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Coldstream Park 150 m · Dalvik Park 250 m · Dunmore Park 550 m · Orara Way 600 m · Feakle Park 650 m · Addison Park 650 m · Littleham Park 700 m · Pyrenees Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Merriwa, most often seen first: Western Australian Raven · Laughing Turtle-dove · South-western New Holland Honeyeater · Western Red Wattlebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Merriwa, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwa here | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Ridgewood | 4,623 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Quinns Rocks | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Butler | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Mindarie | 7,867 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Clarkson | 13,904 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Jindalee | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6030 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Merriwa profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,571 people to 5,587. It sits about 35 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Butler station is roughly 3.4 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Merriwa vs Ridgewood · Merriwa vs Quinns Rocks.
Nearby guides: Ridgewood · Quinns Rocks · Butler · Mindarie · Clarkson · Jindalee.
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