Merredin
Merredin council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 23 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 3 kids' activity providers in the Merredin area across 3 categories, led by Sports (3), 2 schools (1 government, 1 Catholic). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Merredin council area
- 3,294 km²
- population 3,335 (ABS, June 2024)
- 660 children aged 0–14
- 1 people/km²
- 12 suburbs
Browse Merredin kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Merredin area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Merredin and 11 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Merredin
4 parks and playgrounds.
- Longlands ParkMuntadgin · Park / playground
- Lower French ParkMerredin · Park / playground
- Pioneer ParkMerredin · Park / playground
- Roy Little ParkMerredin · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 3 Oct 2026.
A preview of 4 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Merredin
3 providers across 3 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Merredin
2 schools: 1 government, 1 Catholic.
- Merredin CollegeMerredin · government
- St Mary's SchoolMerredin · Catholic
What's on in Merredin
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Local guides & reading
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 23 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Merredin council area?
AroundSchools lists 3 across 3 categories, led by Sports (3). The suburbs with the most are Merredin.
How many schools are in Merredin council area?
2: 1 government, 1 Catholic.
When are the next school holidays in WA?
The next Western Australia school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 31 Jan 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 23 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count