Merbein West bushfire risk
Of Merbein West’s 119 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 53.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Merbein West’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Merbein West
Flood and bushfire areas across Merbein West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Merbein West
Merbein West 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 West
Merbein West is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE
School catchments in Merbein West
Merbein West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Merbein West
At the 2021 Census, 3.6% of Merbein West’s 223 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 West
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 West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 36 Weaver Lane, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 32 Castlemans Road, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 16 Thomson Street, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 62 Middleton Road, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 407 Third Street, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 12 Settlement Road, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 32 Living Drive, Merbein West VIC 3505
- 456 Paschendale Avenue, Merbein West 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.