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Merriwa Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Merriwa, WA 6030 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$769,000
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
2.2%
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Weekly Rent
$330
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Renter Demand
61%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
Low — tight market
Population
5,587
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State WA
Postcode 6030
Median house price $769,000
Median unit price —
Weekly rent (median) $330/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.2% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 60.6%
Vacancy rate 0.72%
Population 5,587
Median household income $65,260/yr
Owner-occupied 39.4%
Median age 40 yrs
Total dwellings 812

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 48

Merriwa shows around-average reported crime compared with other WA suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: WA police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

✅ Low vacancy (0.7%) — tight rental market
✅ High renter proportion (61%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
🔵 Moderate reported crime (48 incidents/1,000 residents) — WA reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: REIWA_Scraped. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in Merriwa
Merriwa Primary School Primary
Alkimos Baptist College Secondary
Merriwa Education Support Centre Other
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $769,000
Deposit (20%) $153,800
Loan (80% LVR) $615,200
Weekly rent $330/wk
Annual rent income $17,160/yr
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Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merriwa a good suburb to invest in?

Merriwa has a high renter proportion (61%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Merriwa?

The median house price in Merriwa is approximately $769,000 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Merriwa?

The indicative gross rental yield in Merriwa is 2.2%, based on a median weekly rent of $330 against a median price of $769,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Merriwa compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Merriwa against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Merriwa a safe suburb?

Merriwa shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in WA, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Merriwa?

Merriwa has 3 known schools, including Merriwa Primary School, Alkimos Baptist College, Merriwa Education Support Centre. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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