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Property Investment in Merredin, WA

12 suburbs in Merredin council area · Population ~3,365 · 1,647 dwellings · 3,294 km²

Merredin Council Average R-Score 87 / 100 — top suburb in Merredin scores 91/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Merredin91

Highest R-Score out of 12 suburbs in Merredin

Merredin council average87

Across 2 scored suburbs in Merredin

Suburb medians in Merredin range from $55,000 to $2,100,000.

3-year population movement: +3.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~6 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (14%), Education and Training (11%), Retail Trade (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%).

Typical suburb median price$280,000

Across 12 suburbs in Merredin (Sept 2026) · ~540 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent6.3%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 1.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Merredin91/100

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Merredin (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Merredin

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Merredin (Western Australia).

Is Merredin (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Merredin (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 87/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 91/100. Across Merredin, the typical suburb median price is $280,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 6.3%, and vacancy sits at 1.7%.

Which suburbs in Merredin have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Merredin (WA) are Nangeenan (91/100, median $410,000), Merredin (82/100, median $380,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Merredin?

Across Merredin (WA), the median suburb property price is $280,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 6.3%, with homes averaging 540 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Merredin include Nangeenan (6.3%), Merredin (6.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Merredin council area?

Merredin is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 3,365, approximately 1,647 dwellings, covering 3,294 sq km.

What are the best streets in Merredin (WA)?

Every street across all 12 suburbs in Merredin is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.