New South Wales · Postcode 2388
Merah North postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 452 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Merah North at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Merah North ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Merah North vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merah North | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,857 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $110 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Merah North is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2388. It lies roughly 452 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Narrabri.
According to the 2021 Census, Merah North has a population of 129 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,857, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 7 (5.4% of residents).
Housing in Merah North includes a median weekly rent of $110, 42 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merah North scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Merah North is part of the Moree - Narrabri statistical area in New South Wales.
Merah North details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2388 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 129 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,857/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,113/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $110 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 593.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 42 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (5.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -30.1366069 |
| Longitude | 149.3048856 |
| Distance from Sydney | 452 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moree - Narrabri |
| Local Government | Narrabri |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Tamworth |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 27 (20.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (27.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 41 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 24 (18.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 12 (9.3%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (5.4%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (3.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (29.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (27.1%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.