Merredin Shire
Population
3,119
Merredin Shire is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 12 suburbs with a population of 3,119 residents. For property investors analysing Merredin Shire capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 48% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.
Merredin Shire property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, with healthy employment diversity across industries.
Growth Performance Prediction
Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.
Overall Growth Potential
Outperforms 52% of all LGAs
Key Market Indicators
Poor Lifestyle Factors
Life Score
Poor Population Forecasts
Population Score
High New Home Construction
Supply Score
Investment Outlook
This area shows moderate growth potential with mixed indicators across key market factors. Consider evaluating specific factors before investing.
Em
Employment Diveristy
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing - 14.00%
Education and Training - 11.00%
Retail Trade - 11.00%
Transport, Postal and Warehousing - 10.00%
Others - 54.00%
Commute Time
234mins
118kms
Common Transport Methods
Income Growth
Average Income
12 Suburbs in Merredin Shire
Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)
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Merredin Shire Property Investment FAQs
Is Merredin Shire a good area for property investment in 2026?▼
Merredin Shire ranks in the top 48% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Merredin Shire shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.
What is the median house price in Merredin Shire?▼
Median price data for Merredin Shire is currently being updated. The LGA contains 12 suburbs, each with varying property values and investment characteristics.
What are the best suburbs to invest in Merredin Shire?▼
Merredin Shire contains 12 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Merredin Shire depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 12 suburbs in Merredin Shire ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.
What is the capital growth outlook for Merredin Shire?▼
Merredin Shire's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Merredin Shire shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.
What is the population of Merredin Shire?▼
Merredin Shire has a population of approximately 3,119 residents across its 12 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Merredin Shire as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.
How many suburbs are in Merredin Shire council area?▼
Merredin Shire Local Government Area contains 12 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Merredin Shire, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 12 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Merredin Shire.
