Merriwa
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Merriwa is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in the northern corridor of Perth, Western Australia. With a modest population, it offers a relaxed pace of life, abundant parks, and a strong sense of local community. Its proximity to beaches and nature reserves makes it an attractive base away from the city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
5,587
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.66°, 115.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,272
Local Cost
$1,502
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
5.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
561 mm
Internet Speed
152 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
46
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
419.0
Airport
PER
Distance
39 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 180 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.