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Victoria · Postcode 3723
Merrijig postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 141 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Merrijig at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Merrijig ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Merrijig vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merrijig | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,762 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% -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.
Merrijig is a locality 141 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3723. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Mansfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Merrijig has a population of 721 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,762, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Merrijig includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 167 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrijig scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Merrijig is served by Merrijig Primary School.
Merrijig is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Merrijig details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3723 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 721 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,762/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $775/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 157.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 167 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.0831709 |
| Longitude | 146.2745848 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 141 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Mansfield |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 180 (25.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 142 (19.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 133 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 157 (21.8%) |
| 65+ years | 109 (15.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 53 (7.4%) |
| Arthritis | 40 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 20 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (0.7%) |
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 | 38 (24.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 59 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 60 (38.2%) |
Schools in Merrijig
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Merrijig. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Merrijig
Same Postcode (3723)
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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.