The size of Merryburn is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 0.9% of total area. The population of Merryburn in 2011 was 299 people. By 2016 the population was 181 showing a population decline of 39.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merryburn is 10-19 years. Households in Merryburn are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merryburn work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2011, 79.1% of the homes in Merryburn were owner-occupied compared with 85.5% in 2016.