Merrimac

QLD

Merrimac is a stable suburb in QLD with 7,423 residents.

SA2 code: 309081260
State: QLD

Population

7,423

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+1.2%

3yr: +2.2% · 10yr: +3.5%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$465/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,689/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Merrimac (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +2.2%5yr: +1.2%10yr: +3.5%Total: +48.4%

Population grew from 5,003 to 7,423 over 24 years, averaging 1.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.8%

Mostly detached houses (49.3%), mixed tenure (65% own or mortgage), built for families (59% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 49%

Townhouses 43%

1,246 houses1,079 townhouses204 apartments

Tenure

Owned 20%

Mortgage 45%

Renting 35%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

58 (2.3%)

2 bed

315 (12.4%)

3 bed

1,507 (59.3%)

4 bed

567 (22.3%)

5 bed

82 (3.2%)

6+ bed

11 (0.4%)

Merrimac

Population over time — Merrimac (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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