Merredin
WA 6415 • Rest of WA
About Merredin
Merredin is a key Wheatbelt town in central Western Australia, about 250 km east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway corridor. The 2021 population in the dataset is 2,604, and the town functions as a major regional service centre for surrounding farming districts. Its history is tied to rail, grain logistics and the inland route between Perth and the Goldfields. Merredin has a practical country-town character with broad civic, education and health facilities for a regional population.
Residents have access to local schools, hospital services, retail and sports facilities, while the town also supports significant freight and agricultural operations. Merredin is one of the few inland Wheatbelt centres with regular passenger rail links to Perth via Prospector and MerredinLink services. Road travel remains essential for surrounding farming communities and regional work trips. The town appeals to families, agricultural workers and regional professionals seeking stable services in an inland setting.
Merredin falls under postcode 6415 and is governed by Merredin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transwa road coach links — Perth / Kalgoorlie corridor (service-dependent) 3.5-6 hr
- Wheatbelt regional buses — Nearby shire towns 30-120 min
- School/community transport — Local district communities 20-60 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Merredin is a self-contained regional centre; Perth trips are regular but generally not daily commuting for most residents.
Town-centre amenities are accessible on foot, while broader regional tasks and inter-town trips remain car-dependent.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Woolgar Ave
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31 South Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
76 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 77
- 2. New Zealand 53
- 3. Philippines 24
- 4. South Africa 14
- 5. Zimbabwe 14
- 6. Italy 13
- 7. Scotland 13
- 8. India 12
- 9. Netherlands 8
- 10. Ireland 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)