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Mernda

VIC 3754 · Whittlesea

23,369 (2021) → 24,397 est. (2025) · High Growth

75
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

23,369
Population
$675K
Median house (2024)
98
Safety score
89
Transport score

Mernda is a high growth suburb in Whittlesea, VIC 3754, about 27km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $675K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 31km inland. Mernda has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.

26.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
30.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

23,369
Population
33
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,011
vs NSW median+8.7%
Bachelor degree or higher43.5%
Born in Australia61.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse6,733 / 110 / 688

Top countries of birth: India (10.26%), Sri Lanka (2.16%), Philippines (1.74%), New Zealand (1.6%), England (1.51%)

Top languages: Punjabi (4.81%), Hindi (2.96%), Arabic (2.51%), Malayalam (2.2%), Sinhal (1.96%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$675K+1.3%
Median house (2024)
$440K-13.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

98
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

32
Break & enter dwelling137/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
55
Motor vehicle theft235/100k
81
Domestic assault347/100k
8
Robbery34/100k
54
Non-domestic assault231/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 926 (all categories, latest year)3,963 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

74

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

59
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1086
  • Mernda Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
  • Mernda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
  • Mernda Central P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1011
  • Gilson College - Mernda CampusCombined · Independent
  • Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education Inc | Prace College - Mernda CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1074
  • Ivanhoe Grammar School - Plenty CampusCombined · Independent · 3.2km
  • Hazel Glen CollegeCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1024
  • Laurimar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1030
  • The Lakes South Morang College-Primary CampusCombined · Government · 4.2km
  • Merriang Special Developmental School-Junior CampusCombined · Government · 4.3km
  • The Lakes South Morang CollegeCombined · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 999
  • Ashley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1029
  • Collingwood English Language School-South Morang Campus (interim name)Combined · Government · 4.7km
  • Glowrey Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1078
  • Wollert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1023
  • Al Siraat CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1048

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

89
1Metro
80Bus
CBD commute (est.)62 min (metro)
Nearest train stationMernda Railway (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
1414 in suburbCafes/Rest.
174174 in suburbParks
2121 in suburbPlaygrounds
3316 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
55 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
6665 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (9.0 km)
Nearest vet8.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (22.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

12

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
66
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

174
Parks
1
Nature reserves
8
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

2

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

1

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.04
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

32

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

10
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services16
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 14 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.08%
Projected population 204137,766
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whittlesea

South Morang$760K93transportWoodstockData not available0transportYan YeanData not available19transportMill Park$753K77transportWollert$680K23transportEpping$650K91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mernda

Is Mernda safe?

Mernda has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 3,963 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mernda?

In Mernda, the .

How far is Mernda from Melbourne CBD?

Mernda is about 26.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mernda?

Mernda has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mernda?

Mernda has a transport score of 89/100 and 80 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.