Merrimac, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Merrimac QLD is 7,212 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrimac is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Merrimac is $463 per week ($2,006 per month). Merrimac has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Merrimac has a population density of 746 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merrimac is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (44.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrimac is $1,733.

Population
7,212
Census 2021
Median income
$788/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$463/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Merrimac vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Merrimac is $788 a week, 5% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 625th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $463 a week, $143 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMerrimacTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$788/wk$747/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,688/wk$1,593/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$463/wk$320/wk +45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.4%20.4% +7.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Merrimac, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Merrimac Population

7,212 residents at the 2021 Census.

Merrimac Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$788/wk
$40,976 per year
Ranked 3,780 of 14,663
Median Rent
$463/wk
$2,006 per month
Ranked 916 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Merrimac Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,688/wk
Median rent $463/wk
Rent to income 27.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Merrimac against your income

About $7,315 a month
Median rent $463/wk
Left after rent $1,225/wk
Rent share 27.4%

Merrimac Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
1046
avg ICSEA score
7,972
total students
All Saints Anglican School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,828 students
1137
ICSEA
St Vincent's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 794 students
1091
ICSEA
Robina State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students
1055
ICSEA
St Michael's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 820 students
1048
ICSEA
Star of the Sea School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 236 students
1045
ICSEA
Mudgeeraba Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 167 students
1030
ICSEA
Robina State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,530 students
1026
ICSEA
Merrimac State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 600 students
1020
ICSEA
Mudgeeraba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 584 students
1016
ICSEA
Arcadia College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 715 students
992
ICSEA
Silkwood School - Robina Campus Independent
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Merrimac, with a map

Merrimac Map

Merrimac, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Merrimac, Queensland: 28.0498°S, 153.3732°E

Merrimac Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Merrimac

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (3,395) Female 52.9% (3,817)

Population Density

746
people per km²
7,212 people · 9.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,891
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
7.4%
England
4.2%
Japan
1.7%
South Africa
1.5%
China
1.3%
Philippines
1.0%
India
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
2.6%
Cantonese
1.5%
Mandarin
1.4%
Spanish
1.1%
Portuguese
1.0%
Italian
0.7%
Korean
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.8%
Australian
29.3%
Scottish
10.1%
Irish
9.6%
German
4.2%
Chinese
3.9%
Italian
3.6%
Maori
2.3%
New Zealander
1.9%
Australian Aboriginal
1.8%
Filipino
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.1%
Catholic
19.2%
Anglican
11.0%
Not stated
8.1%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.2% 2,351
Separated
4.3% 250
Divorced
12.6% 735
Widowed
5.9% 347
Never married
37.0% 2,163

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.2%
Couple: no children
24.6%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: children under 15
11.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
20.9%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
4.9%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Merrimac

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,592 occupied private dwellings in Merrimac at the 2021 Census, 34.4% were rented, 19.7% owned outright and 43.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
19.7% 511 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.3% 1,123 dwellings
Rented
34.4% 891 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 47 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
53.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
31.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
12.4%
3 bedrooms
59.4%
4 bedrooms
22.3%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
45.0%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Merrimac

Employment

Employed full-time
39.4% 2,008 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 1,261 people
Unemployed
3.9% 199 people
Not in labour force
31.9% 1,628 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
26.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Managers
10.5%
Sales Workers
7.9%
Labourers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.2%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
1.2%
Bus
0.9%
Other
0.9%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Train
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.2%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Health
13.1%
Engineering
11.3%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.4%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Government
18.3%
Vocational Education
13.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.0%
Pre-school
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.1%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
650
Asthma
222
Arthritis
179
Heart disease
157
Diabetes
135
Lung condition
134
Cancer
85
Kidney disease
78
Stroke
71
Dementia
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 575
Did not provide
89.3% 4,822

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 607
Not a volunteer
88.8% 4,810

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.6% 142
Never served
97.2% 5,274

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.7%
1 child
16.4%
2 children
31.3%
3 children
12.7%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
28
1951: 1960
62
1961: 1970
131
1971: 1980
152
1981: 1990
236
1991: 2000
344
2001: 2010
620
2011: 2015
268
2016
76
2017
43
2018
57
2019
63
2020
18
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.8%
moved in the last year
52.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,503
Moved from QLD
856
Moved: same area (SA2)
108
Moved from NSW
89
Moved from overseas
44
Moved from VIC
34
Moved from SA
10
Moved from WA
10
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from ACT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.9%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Merrimac

The closest suburb to Merrimac is Clear Island Waters, 2.5 km away.

Clear Island Waters
2.5 km away · income $732/wk · rent $540/wk
Robina
3.0 km away · income $772/wk · rent $540/wk
Carrara
3.5 km away · income $771/wk · rent $450/wk
Worongary
4.1 km away · income $799/wk · rent $450/wk
Broadbeach Waters
4.4 km away · income $889/wk · rent $600/wk
Benowa
4.5 km away · income $776/wk · rent $580/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrimac

What is the population of Merrimac QLD?

The population of Merrimac QLD is 7,212 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 746 people per km². Merrimac is ranked #1,014 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merrimac?

The median personal income in Merrimac QLD is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year. The median household income is $1,688 per week. Family income is $1,891 per week. Merrimac is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merrimac?

Median rent in Merrimac QLD is $463 per week ($2,006 per month). Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Merrimac ranks #916 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merrimac?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrimac QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merrimac?

The median age in Merrimac QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merrimac a good suburb to live in?

Merrimac is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,212. The median income is $788/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31813. All dollar figures in AUD.