Western Australia · Postcode 6415
Merredin postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 234 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Merredin at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Merredin ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Merredin vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merredin | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,396 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,074 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Merredin is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6415. It lies roughly 234 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Merredin.
According to the 2021 Census, Merredin has a population of 2,604 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,396, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 153 (5.9% of residents).
Housing in Merredin includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,074, with 978 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merredin scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Merredin include Merredin College and St Mary's School.
Merredin is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Merredin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6415 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,604 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,396/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $756/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,074 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 249.8 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 978 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 153 (5.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.482641 |
| Longitude | 118.27239 |
| Distance from Perth | 234 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Merredin |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 503 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 299 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 641 (24.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 673 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 476 (18.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 258 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 244 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 148 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 109 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 70 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 62 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 60 (6.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 349 (36.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 353 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 199 (20.7%) |
Schools in Merredin
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Merredin. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Merredin
Same Postcode (6415)
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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.