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Merriwa is a northern coastal Perth suburb with a settled, family-oriented feel. It is mainly made up of modest single-storey brick homes on generous blocks and is home to 5,587 people with a median age of 40. Families make up the bulk of households and about 70.5% of homes are owner-occupied, so the area reads as an established, owner-led community rather than a high-turnover pocket.

Everyday life revolves around local shopping clusters, sporting ovals, playgrounds and parks that suit backyard living, while regular bus services link to nearby train stations and the wider rail network. The suburb appeals to families and to people after more space than inner suburbs, with practical access to major roads and coastal open space. Recent council upgrades at Dalvik Park and Addison Park have added new sports amenities, seniors’ recreation space, clubroom improvements, upgraded lighting and a public-art refresh. Whether Merriwa suits you depends on whether that mix of space, community facilities and basic transport fits your needs.

Buying in Merriwa sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. With a median house price of $865,000, that works out to about 13.3 times a typical local annual household income as recorded at the most recent Census (weekly household income $1,255). Renting is also a large share of that income: a house rent of $650 a week would take roughly 51.8% of a typical local household's weekly income. For people comparing options, the house-price multiple speaks to buying while the rent share is the key number for renters.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Merriwa climbed 18.7% over the past year, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 3.5% over the same period, a modest increase, so the change in capital value was larger than the change in rental income this year.

If you are weighing Merriwa up as an investment, those are the figures that matter: the past year saw stronger capital growth for houses while rental income moved more gently. Whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.