# Demographics & Identity — Mernda

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Mernda (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Mernda is just 33 years old, making it a noticeably younger area than the rest of the state. With a population of 23,369, it is among the largest of its kind and is defined by a high number of young families.

The typical age here is 33, which is 5 years younger than the national figure. This makes the area noticeably younger than most other places in Victoria and across Australia.

Most residents are married (54.2%) or have never been married (32.4%). About 1.4% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is about the same as the Victorian figure.

Children under 15 make up 27% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. This high number of children helps explain why the area is so young, while those aged 65 and over are much less common here at 7.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 23,369 | +259.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 33 yrs | +13.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.4% | +48.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 7.6% | +138.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 27.0% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.3% | -32.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.8%, Children (0–14) 27.0%, Older adults (45–64) 18.0%, Youth (15–24) 10.6%, Seniors (65+) 7.6%

**Marital status** — Married 54.2%, Never married 32.4%, Divorced 7.3%, Separated 3.5%, Widowed 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21659/mernda/topic/demographics-identity