Dominant Age
10-14
10.6% of population
Top Overseas Born
Malta
2.0% · 80.9% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
33.0% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
30.6% of dwellings
Social Housing
0.0%
0 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 56
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Merrimu?
Residents aged 10-14 make up the largest age group in Merrimu at 10.6% of the population. 80.9% of residents were born in Australia, with Malta the most common overseas birthplace at 2.0%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 33.0% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 30.6% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 0.0% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Merrimu safe?
Merrimu recorded 2 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 56 homes. Car break-ins in Merrimu accounted for 1 incidents across the year.
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