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Merriang South 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 Merriang South Compares
Merriang South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Merriang South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,416 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,728 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Merriang South is a locality 202 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3737. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Alpine.
According to the 2021 Census, Merriang South has a population of 43 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,416, above the VIC average.
Housing in Merriang South includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,728, with 15 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merriang South scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Merriang South is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Merriang South Details
| Postcode | 3737 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 43 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,416/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,312/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,728 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 21.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.6077258 |
| Longitude | 146.6683632 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 202 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Alpine |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 7 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (16.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (7.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (20.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (14.0%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (62.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (37.5%) |
Suburbs Near Merriang South
Same Postcode (3737)
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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.