Merriwa, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

5,317 Population 5,974/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$21,497 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

Merriwa, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,497

71% below

$21,497 per capita

Home Value

$186,000

34% below

Median Rent

$930/mo

20% below

Unemployment

8.5%

136% above

Avg Temperature

66°F

349 sunny days/yr

Is Merriwa a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Merriwa residents earn a median household income of $21,497 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,497. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 505 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merriwa is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $930/month.

Climate & Weather

Merriwa has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,317

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density5,974/mi²

Foreign Born33.9%

Economy

Median Income$21,497

Per Capita$21,497

Unemployment8.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$413

Housing

Home Value$186,000

Rent$930

Ownership70.5%

Housing Units2,127

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Sunny Days349/yr

Rain18.6 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

33.9% of residents are foreign-born.