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Merbein, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Merbein is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,976. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,976 Population 1/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,550 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,550 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About Merbein

Merbein

Merbein is a town in the Rural City of Mildura, Victoria, Australia. It is on the Calder Highway between Mildura and the Murray River crossing at the Abbotsford Bridge to Curlwaa. At the 2016 census, the town had a population of 1,981. Merbein is 12 kilometres from Mildura, 553 kilometres (344 mi) from Melbourne and 389 kilometres (242 mi) from Adelaide.

People

Population4,976
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,550
Per Capita$20,550
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership77.3%
Housing Units1,990

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population4,976
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-34.1680°, 142.0660°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation11.4 inches (288 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,550
Median Age44.0 years

About Merbein

Merbein is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,976. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Merbein has a population of 4,976 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,976
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
8,034.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Merbein vs Australia Average

The median household income in Merbein is $20,550, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $395, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 473 business establishments.

Income: Merbein vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,550
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,550
Avg Weekly Wage$395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)473

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Merbein is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 77.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,990 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.3%
Owner-Occupied77.3%
Renter-Occupied22.7%
Housing Units1,990

Property Tax

Climate in Merbein

Merbein has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 271 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33.2° 23.9
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.9° / 32.5° 22.5
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.8° 16.1
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10° / 24.1° 16.7
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 18.6
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.3° 19.9
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 4.4° / 15.8° 21.8
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.7° 21.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.2° 26.0
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10° / 25° 24.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.5° 27.5
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 15.3° / 30.9° 32.0
Merbein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area8,034.3 sq mi (20,808.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1680°N, 142.0660°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 13, 2014.

Aug 13, 2014 87 km NNE of Wentworth, Australia M4.0 92 km
Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Merbein has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Merbein

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Merbein P–10 College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School
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Radio Stations near Merbein

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Merbein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mildura Holden Motor Museum
Military Museum
Museum of Innocence Mildura
Old Wentworth Gaol
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Riverboat Rod's Model Paddlesteamer Display
The RAAF Air Museum
Wentworth Pioneer Museum

Libraries in Merbein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A S Kenyon Library Red Cliffs0.0
Buronga Library0.0
Dareton Library0.0
Merbein Library0.0
Mildura Library0.0
Wentworth Shire Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Merbein

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunraysia Farmers Market

Gas Stations in Merbein

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Merbein

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Airports Near Merbein

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mildura AirportMQLMedium Airport
Cullulleraine airstrip privateSmall Airport
Lelma AirstripSmall Airport
Mildura (Sunraysia Gliding Club) AirfieldSmall Airport
Murray-Sunset AirportSmall Airport
Neds Corner AirportSmall Airport
Robinvale AirportRBCSmall Airport
Rongold Station AirstripSmall Airport
Trentham Cliffs airstripSmall Airport
Wentworth AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Merbein

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Merbein LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merbein

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Merbein Uniting Church
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
River Edge Church
St. John's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merbein

What is the population of Merbein?

Merbein has a population of 4,976 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,034.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Merbein expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,550, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Merbein?

Merbein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.

How is the job market in Merbein?

The unemployment rate in Merbein is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $395. There are 473 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Merbein?

The median home value in Merbein is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 77.3%.

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