Merredin, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

2,851 Population 30/sq mi density

1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$25,553 median income, 4.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

Merredin, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,553

66% below

$25,553 per capita

Home Value

$124,000

56% below

Median Rent

$620/mo

47% below

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

313 sunny days/yr

Is Merredin a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Merredin residents earn a median household income of $25,553 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,553. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 271 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merredin is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $620/month.

Climate & Weather

Merredin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,851

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density30/mi²

Foreign Born11.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,553

Per Capita$25,553

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$491

Housing

B+

Home Value$124,000

Rent$620

Ownership66.2%

Housing Units1,140

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days313/yr

Rain12.6 in/yr

Elevation1,050 ft

Did You Know?

11.9% of residents are foreign-born.