Merrimac, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

7,005 Population 12/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$26,634 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$260,800 home value, $1,304/mo rent

Merrimac, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,634

65% below

$26,634 per capita

Home Value

$260,800

7% below

Median Rent

$1,304/mo

12% above

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Merrimac a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Merrimac residents earn a median household income of $26,634 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,634. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 665 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merrimac is $260,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,304/month.

Climate & Weather

Merrimac has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,005

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density12/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,634

Per Capita$26,634

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$512

Housing

Home Value$260,800

Rent$1,304

Ownership64.7%

Housing Units2,802

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation10 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.