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Merriwagga 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 Merriwagga Compares
Merriwagga vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Merriwagga | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,062 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $101 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $340 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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.
Merriwagga is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2652. It lies roughly 516 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Carrathool.
According to the 2021 Census, Merriwagga has a population of 124 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,062, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 5 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Merriwagga includes a median weekly rent of $101, median monthly mortgage repayment of $340, with 48 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merriwagga scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Merriwagga is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Merriwagga Details
| Postcode | 2652 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 124 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,062/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $101 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 906.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.8161555 |
| Longitude | 145.6238463 |
| Distance from Sydney | 516 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Carrathool |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 21 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 31 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 35 (28.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 13 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (3.2%) |
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 | 17 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 12 (23.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 22 (43.1%) |
Suburbs Near Merriwagga
Same Postcode (2652)
More Merriwagga 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.