Mernda Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Mernda Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Mernda Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Mernda Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 5
Plenty Valley Christian College
Marymede Catholic College
Hazel Glen College
Edgars Creek Secondary College
The Lakes South Morang College
Suburbs Near MERNDA
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📍 About Mernda
MERNDA is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 23,369 residents with a population density of 981 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.7M, representing an impressive 89% increase over the past decade. Units are more affordable at a median price of $0.5M, having risen 57% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing Mernda Central P-12 College as the leading local public school, ranked #181 among public institutions. For private education, Ivanhoe Grammar School serves the area and holds a strong #31 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent safety standards, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 4887 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.72 times the Victorian average of 6810, making Mernda a very safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.00% of the population, equivalent to approximately 701 people, representing a smaller but established presence in the area.
Transport: Mernda offers reasonable connectivity to the city, located approximately 46.7km from the CBD with a typical 49-minute drive. Public transport is well-served by a train station on the Mernda line, providing direct rail access to Melbourne.