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Merrigal Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Merrigal Compares
Merrigal vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Merrigal | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,649 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 27 | 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.
Merrigal is a locality 381 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2827. It falls within the Far West and Orana region. The local government area is Warren.
According to the 2021 Census, Merrigal has a population of 10 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $1,649, below the NSW average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrigal scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Merrigal is part of the Dubbo statistical area in New South Wales.
Merrigal Details
| Postcode | 2827 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 10 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,649/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Average Household Size | 4 persons |
| Area | 231.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 50.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.5026615 |
| Longitude | 148.2620233 |
| Distance from Sydney | 381 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Dubbo |
| Local Government | Warren |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Merrigal
Same Postcode (2827)
More Merrigal Data
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.