Merrijig (Mansfield)
VIC 3723 · Mansfield
721 (2021) → 780 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merrijig (Mansfield) is a high growth suburb in Mansfield, VIC 3723, about 145km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Merrijig (Mansfield) are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 147km inland. Merrijig (Mansfield) has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.19%), China (2.08%), Hong Kong (1.66%), USA (1.11%), New Zealand (0.97%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.08%), Cantonese (0.83%), German (0.55%), Italian (0.42%), Vietnamese (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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:
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Merrijig Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Geelong Grammar School - Timbertop CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Princes Hill Secondary College-Mirimbah Country CentreSecondary · Government · 5.6km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merrijig (Mansfield)
How far is Merrijig (Mansfield) from Melbourne CBD?
Merrijig (Mansfield) is about 144.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Merrijig (Mansfield)?
Merrijig (Mansfield) has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merrijig (Mansfield)?
Merrijig (Mansfield) has a transport score of 0/100.