Merriang, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 3 offences in Merriang, or 16.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.18× the VIC rate.
Merriang has about 182 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Property & deception
16.5 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property & deception | Property damage | 2 | 10.99 | 6.74 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 1 | 5.49 | 33.72 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Barwidgee0.0 km not ranked compare
- Buffalo River0.0 km not ranked compare
- Gapsted0.0 km not ranked compare
- Mudgegonga0.0 km not ranked compare
- Rosewhite0.0 km not ranked compare
- Merriang South0.0 km not ranked compare
- Nug Nug0.0 km not ranked compare
- Dandongadale0.0 km not ranked compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 16% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $300/week | higher than 62% |
| Median household income | $1,850/week | higher than 67% |
| Rent as a share of income | 16% | higher than 43% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month | higher than 86% |
| Homes that are rented | 9% | higher than 36% |
| Owned outright | 42% | higher than 44% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | higher than 72% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | -2.1% | higher than 13% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.6% | higher than 40% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 7 | higher than 10% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 1.5 | higher than 18% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Myrtleford”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Merriang
What is the crime rate in Merriang?
In 2026, 3 offences were recorded in Merriang, or 16.5 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.2× the VIC rate of 89.1.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.