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Meringur Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Meringur Compares
Meringur vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Meringur | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $849 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Meringur is a locality 501 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3496. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Mildura.
According to the 2021 Census, Meringur has a population of 70 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $849, below the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (11.4% of residents).
Housing in Meringur includes a median weekly rent of $50, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 29 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Meringur scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Meringur is part of the Mildura statistical area in Victoria.
Meringur Details
| Postcode | 3496 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 70 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $849/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $525/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 751.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (11.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3883964 |
| Longitude | 141.3354325 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 501 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Mildura |
| Local Government | Mildura |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (5.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (27.1%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 6 (8.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (5.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (4.3%) |
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 | 12 (41.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (27.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (31.0%) |
Suburbs Near Meringur
Same Postcode (3496)
More Meringur 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.