Located in Victoria, Merricks North sits 81 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The locality has 423 residents, a median age of 54, and a median household income of $125,632 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $258 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,467. Merricks North is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 423. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataMerricks North's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $3.33 million, about 7% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$3,330,000
262% above its 4 neighbours (median $920,000)
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Land
$2,490,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 176 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Short-Stay Rentals
12 active Airbnb listings: 12 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 5.2% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Merricks North safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Merricks North sits in the moderate band, with 23 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 64% on the prior year.
23 offences
64.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202510 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Merricks North is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Merricks North.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 255
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mornington Peninsula: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Merricks North is home to 423 residents, with a median age of 54 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $126,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
423
Median Age
54
Median Household Income
$125,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$258/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,467/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$55,224/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
56.1%
Total Dwellings
148
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.7%
Houses
99.3%
Rental Stress
10.7%
Mortgage Stress
33.1%
Work From Home
39.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.5%
- Employment Rate
- 58.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 60.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
8% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (16 of 213).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,659 a year through Mornington Peninsula based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mornington Peninsula
In the year to August 2026, 791 new dwellings were approved across Mornington Peninsula. That mix is 511 houses and 280 units. Approvals are up 9.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Cerberus, 9.1 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 111 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.6 km
- Annual rainfall
- 696 mm
- 106 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 24.5°C
- 7 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 3 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3926, 52 of 3,112 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.6% (80 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3926, 856 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,803 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 52 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3926 in 2025-26. The most was 14, in 2000-01.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 3926.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $3,330,000 this is $2,580,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Zoe Mckenzie Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zoe Mckenzie | 45.2% | 54.8% | +1.4 |
| 2022 | Zoe Mckenzie | 43.3% | 56.7% | +1.1 |
| 2019 | Greg Hunt | 44.4% | 55.6% | -1.4 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Anthony Marsh Liberal — elected at the May 2026 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sam Groth LP | 50.5% | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| 2018 | Chris Brayne ALP | 50.9% | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| 2014 | Martin Dixon LP | 53.3% | 42.4% | 57.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Merricks North?
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 423 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
Dromana VIC 3936
Balnarring VIC 3926
Red Hill VIC 3937
Red Hill South VIC 3937
Tuerong VIC 3915
Merricks VIC 3916
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Common questions about Merricks North
Is Merricks North a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Merricks North is moderate (62/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Merricks North?
Merricks North has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Merricks North?
Merricks North, VIC had a population of 423 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Merricks North, VIC?
The postcode for Merricks North, VIC is 3926.
How far is Merricks North from Melbourne?
Merricks North is 81 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 66 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Merricks North?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Merricks North was $125,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Merricks North?
There are too few current rental listings in Merricks North for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $258, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Merricks North?
The median age of residents in Merricks North was 54 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Merricks North?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Merricks North, Cerberus (9.1 km away), summer days average 24.5°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 696 mm of rain a year over 106 rainy days, and 7 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Merricks North?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Merricks North belong to?
Merricks North sits within the Mornington Peninsula local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Merricks North?
The average residential rates bill through Mornington Peninsula is $1,659 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Merricks North?
Across Mornington Peninsula, 791 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 9.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Merricks North in?
Merricks North sits within the federal Division of Flinders, currently held by Zoe Mckenzie (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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