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Merivale

WA 6450 • Western Australia

87
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
444.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalAgriculturalQuiet
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About Merivale

Merivale is a rural locality in the Shire of Esperance within the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, located approximately 35 kilometres north of the town of Esperance. Covering a large area of around 445 square kilometres, the locality is home to just 87 residents and supports a mix of cropping farms and rural properties. It sits on the traditional land of the Noongar people and lies adjacent to the northern boundary of Cape Le Grand National Park, placing it in one of the most scenic farming districts in southern WA.

The locality is perhaps best known to visitors for the Esperance Stonehenge on Merivale Road, a full-scale replica of the iconic English monument that has become a quirky tourist drawcard for the Esperance region. The land supports grain farming with good rainfall and fertile soils relative to the broader WA wheatbelt. Esperance, the nearest substantial town, provides schools, hospitals, shopping, and other services, and is a short drive south via the South Coast Highway.

Merivale falls under postcode 6450 and is governed by the Esperance Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6450
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Esperance
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Roe (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.40°, 122.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
444.55 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6450

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6450, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,548
Median 2023–24
$58,905
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,286

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6450; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No local bus services — N/A – rural locality N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
720 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest rail access at Kalgoorlie (~390 km north)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 7–8 hrs drive to Perth via South Coast Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 7–8 hrs drive to Perth via South Coast Highway

🛣️ Esperance Airport (approximately 35 km south) provides regional flights to Perth; car essential for all local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all errands; there are no walkable services within the rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
87
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merivale known for? +

Merivale is known for its productive grain farming land and for being adjacent to Cape Le Grand National Park in the Esperance region. It is also home to the Esperance Stonehenge on Merivale Road — a full-scale replica of the English monument that attracts curious visitors to the area.

How far is Merivale from Esperance? +

Merivale is approximately 35 kilometres north of the town of Esperance, making it a short drive of around 30 minutes along the South Coast Highway and Merivale Road.

Does Merivale have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Merivale. The locality has no train, light rail, or bus services. A private vehicle is essential; Esperance Airport, about 35 km away, provides regional flights to Perth.

What is the population of Merivale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Merivale has a population of 87 residents across approximately 445 square kilometres, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled rural farming locality in the Shire of Esperance.

Is Merivale a good place to live? +

Merivale offers a very quiet rural lifestyle with beautiful natural surroundings close to Cape Le Grand National Park and the Esperance coast. It suits farming families and those seeking a remote, self-sufficient lifestyle, with the town of Esperance nearby for essential services.

What is the postcode for Merivale? +

The postcode for Merivale, Western Australia is 6450, which is shared with Esperance and surrounding localities in the Shire of Esperance.