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Merrygoen 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 Merrygoen Compares
Merrygoen vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Merrygoen | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% +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.
Merrygoen is a very remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2831. It lies roughly 293 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Warrumbungle Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Merrygoen has a population of 79 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $900, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (11.4% of residents).
Housing in Merrygoen includes a median weekly rent of $150, 30 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrygoen scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Merrygoen is part of the Dubbo statistical area in New South Wales.
Merrygoen Details
| Postcode | 2831 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 79 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $484/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 181.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 30 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (11.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -31.8185646 |
| Longitude | 149.2459674 |
| Distance from Sydney | 293 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Dubbo |
| Local Government | Warrumbungle Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 16 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 20 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 13 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 15 (19.0%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (11.4%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (8.9%) |
| Cancer | 6 (7.6%) |
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 | 5 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (41.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (29.4%) |
Suburbs Near Merrygoen
Same Postcode (2831)
More Merrygoen 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.