Dominant Age
60-64
8.1% of population
Top Overseas Born
England
1.2% · 84.0% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
14.8% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
17.0% of dwellings
Social Housing
2.2%
23 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 117
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Merbein?
Residents aged 60-64 make up the largest age group in Merbein at 8.1% of the population. 84.0% of residents were born in Australia, with England the most common overseas birthplace at 1.2%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 14.8% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 17.0% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 2.2% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Merbein safe?
Merbein recorded 9 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 117 homes. Car break-ins in Merbein accounted for 15 incidents across the year.
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