Merriwa
WA 6030 · Wanneroo
5,587 (2021) → 5,906 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merriwa is a moderate growth suburb in Wanneroo, WA 6030, about 35km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Merriwa are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Merriwa has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6030 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (12.1%), New Zealand (4.44%), South Africa (2.52%), Philippines (1.27%), Scotland (1.07%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (1.2%), Filipino (0.54%), Tagalog (0.52%), Khmer (0.47%), Italian (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
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: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alkimos Baptist CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1038
- Merriwa Education Support CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Merriwa Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952
- Alta-1 College - Merriwa CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Quinns Rocks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1014
- Irene McCormack Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1013
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1030
- Quinns Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1061
- Peter Moyes Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1084
- Mindarie Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1045
- Clarkson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 924
- Butler CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 965
- Youth Futures Community School (Clarkson)Secondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Clarkson Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 923
- Quinns Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 970
- West Coast Language Development Centre - Quinns Beach CampusPrimary · Government · 1.9km
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 Merriwa
Is Merriwa safe?
Merriwa has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Merriwa from Perth CBD?
Merriwa is about 34.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 96 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Merriwa?
Merriwa has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merriwa?
Merriwa has a transport score of 55/100 and 23 bus stops.