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Victoria · Postcode 3496
Merrinee postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 481 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Merrinee 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 Merrinee ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Merrinee vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merrinee | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,312 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -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.
Merrinee is a locality 481 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, Merrinee has a population of 42 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,312, below the VIC average.
Housing in Merrinee includes a median weekly rent of $50, 15 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrinee scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Merrinee is part of the Mildura statistical area in Victoria.
Merrinee details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3496 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 42 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,312/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $833/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 867.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3837902 |
| Longitude | 141.6997043 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 481 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Mildura |
| Local Government | Mildura |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (28.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 10 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 3 (7.1%) |
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 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (18.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (50.0%) |
Suburbs Near Merrinee
Same Postcode (3496)
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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.