OA Logo Green
search icon

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Merton

Join the 2.6 million Australians* who use our services every year.

Geo Page

Merton suburb profile

Merton is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria set among rolling farmland and patches of native bush, offering a relaxed rural lifestyle rather than suburban convenience. Housing ranges from older farmhouses to newer low-density homes and lifestyle blocks, and the area feels quiet and spacious. Local shops and services are limited, so residents use nearby towns for schools, shopping and health care. Outdoor recreation, scenic backroads and access to regional routes shape everyday life here, making Merton a choice for people who want space, privacy and a slower pace.

Merton property market performance

Merton has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Other market figures for Merton, including recent sales counts, median days on market and average rents, are also not available.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
N/AN/A
Sold
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
N/AN/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
N/AN/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/AN/A

Access homes before they're listed for sale

Build a buying brief and get first access to properties that aren't yet on the market.

OpenAdvantage

Merton demographics

Merton is a small community of 216 people with a median age of 53. The typical household reports a median total weekly income of $1,091 a week, roughly $56,732 a year.

Households are dominated by couple families: 54.1% are couple families without children (33 households) and 34.4% are couple families with children (21 households), while one-parent families account for 11.5% (7 households). Together the two couple-family groups represent 88.5% of families.

Homes in Merton are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 59.5% are owned outright and 35.7% are owned with a mortgage, combining to 95.2% owner-occupied, while 4.8% are rented.

Suburbs near Merton

Some popular suburbs near Merton include:

  • Alexandra: Historic town on the Goulburn River, serving the surrounding high-country communities.
  • Euroa: Country town in the Strathbogie region, set among rolling farmland.
  • Highlands: Small rural locality in Victoria's north-east, with open grazing land.
  • Longwood: Quiet village surrounded by broad agricultural landscapes and timbered gullies.
  • Eildon: Rural town beside Lake Eildon, known for boating and outdoor recreation.
Geo Page

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Merton

Not quite ready to sell?

icon

Property report

Suburb and property report

Completed by independent professional experts not a computer.
Get a free property reporticon right chevron
icon

OpenEstimates

Digital estimate for your property

Compare your property to three recent sales to get a digital estimate.
Get a comparative estimateicon right chevron
icon

Navigate the market like a pro

Navigate the market

Get an understanding of the market signals you should keep an eye on.
Understand your local marketicon right chevron