Merbein
VIC 3505 · Mildura
2,770 (2021) → 2,780 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merbein is a moderate growth suburb in Mildura, VIC 3505, about 483km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $310K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 22/100, and is about 310km inland. Merbein has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3505 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.19%), New Zealand (0.9%), Thailand (0.43%), Scotland (0.4%), Netherlands (0.32%)
Top languages: Thai (0.36%), Greek (0.25%), Mandarin (0.22%), Croatian (0.22%), Italian (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 921 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- Merbein P-10 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 944
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 986
- Coomealla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 826
- Dareton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 668
- Ranfurly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 906
- Trinity Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.7kmICSEA 1077
- St Joseph's College Mildura - Mercy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 8.8km
- Mildura South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 939
- Mildura West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 975
- Mildura Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 881
- Mildura Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 977
- Mildura Senior College-Mildura English Language CentreSecondary · Government · 9.9km
- Chaffey Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 10kmICSEA 878
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merbein
Is Merbein safe?
Merbein has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,946 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Merbein?
In Merbein, the .
How far is Merbein from Melbourne CBD?
Merbein is about 483.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Merbein?
Merbein has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merbein?
Merbein has a transport score of 22/100 and 24 bus stops.