Merricks BeachVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3926 · Mornington Peninsula
Daily life in Merricks Beach is likely to be quiet and relaxed, with a significant portion of the population working from home (42.6%), which is much higher than the Victorian average of 25.7%. The majority of residents commute by car, with 44.3% driving to work. The community has a strong sense of stability, with a high percentage of long-term residents and a low unemployment rate of 4.8%, slightly below the Victorian average.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Merricks Beach
We have no recorded sales in Merricks Beach over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $1.50m |
The read
What living here is actually like
Merricks Beach is a small coastal village with a population of 160, characterized by a high median age of 62, significantly higher than the Victorian median of 38. The community is predominantly female, with 54.4% of the population being women. The suburb has a high proportion of couples without children, accounting for 78.7% of families, and a notable percentage of single-person households at 27.6%. The area is known for its separate houses, with 100% of the housing stock being separate houses, and a high rate of home ownership, with 59.5% owned outright.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Merricks Beach · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 85 |
| Professionals | 65 |
| Investors | 60 |
| Families | 55 |
| First home buyers | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 62 aligns with retiree demographic
- High percentage of couples without children (78.7%)
- Quiet, stable environment
- High rate of home ownership (59.5% owned outright)
Against the state
How Merricks Beach differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 42.6% |
| Drove a car | 44.3% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Highly educated population - 47.6% hold bachelor degrees (vs VIC 29.2%)
- High home ownership - 59.5% owned outright
- Significant work-from-home culture - 42.6% work from home (vs VIC 25.7%)
- Predominantly English-speaking - 95.5% speak only English at home
- Low unemployment rate - 4.8% (vs VIC 5.0%)
Things to be aware of
- Aging population with a median age of 62
- Limited public transport options
- Higher median age may not suit younger families
- Low labour force participation at 42.9%
- Potential for limited social and recreational activities
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
Cadastral and boundary data contains information © State of Victoria (Vicmap), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.