The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.

The Western Rail Line runs through from south to north-west.

[3] The B13 route (Railton Road) passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality.

Route C154 (Merseylea Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north.

Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.