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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.