Merbein South bushfire risk
Of Merbein South’s 221 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 18.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Merbein South’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Merbein South
Flood and bushfire areas across Merbein South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Merbein South
Merbein South sits in the Mildura council area, which recorded 5,923 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 5,923 total. Figures are for the whole Mildura council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Merbein South
Merbein South is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Merbein South
Merbein South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Merbein South
At the 2021 Census, 6.6% of Merbein South’s 407 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Merbein South
Mildura council approved 441 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mildura council area (not just Merbein South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 545 River Avenue, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 43 Vanbeeks Road, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 1471 Meridian Road, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 1041 Paschendale Avenue, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 174 Cowanna Avenue, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 51 Mcmillan Road, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 60 Mccarthys Road, Merbein South VIC 3505
- 293 Main Avenue, Merbein South VIC 3505
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.