Merlwood, QLD 4605

The median house price in Merlwood, QLD 4605 is $335k as of June 2026. Houses there have moved +0.5% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.

Merlwood's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +0.5% year-on-year; homes now sell in a median 169 days — slower than a year ago by 97; sales supply sits at 1.5 months (severe). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Merlwood market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.

As of June 2026 in Merlwood, house prices rose +0.5% over the year, houses take a median 169 days to sell, sales supply is 1.5 months (severe). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.

Houses in Merlwood sell in a median 169 days on market as of June 2026. Days on market have lengthened by 97 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.

Merlwood's sales market sits at 1.5 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Severe (extreme shortage) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose.

House prices in Merlwood moved +0.5% over the 12 months to June 2026. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.

Merlwood's median house price ($335k) is 36% below the QLD median ($526k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 169 days vs 23 days state median.

The most-transacted segment in Merlwood over the 12 months to June 2026 is 4 bed houses with 1 sale. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.

Merlwood recorded 1 house sale and 0 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 1 transaction. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.

Merlwood is in postcode 4605, in the Wide Bay Burnett region of QLD. Addresses there are written as Merlwood, QLD 4605.

Merlwood, QLD 4605 is home to 82 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 44, and the average household holds 1.6 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.

The median household in Merlwood earns $987 per week — roughly $51k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $493/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.

The unemployment rate in Merlwood is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.

Merlwood is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.

Merlwood has 10 schools within reach — including Cloyna State School, Wheatlands State School, Silver Lining School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).

Merlwood, QLD 4605 has a population of 82, a median age of 44, a median household income around $987/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 10 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.

This Merlwood market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.