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Armatree vs Merrigal

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Armatree profile · Merrigal profile

Armatree Merrigal

Armatree and Merrigal are nearby rural areas in New South Wales, though Merrigal is sparsely populated with only 10 residents. Armatree has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 43 compared to just 27 in Merrigal. Homes in Merrigal are far more crowded, with an average of 4.0 people per house compared to 2.5 in Armatree. Armatree also has more local services, including one school and 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, while Merrigal has none of these.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack basic walkable amenities, with no homes within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store. This shared isolation is reflected in their similar terrain and lack of public transport. While they share these constraints, the gap in the age of their residents remains a stark contrast between the two neighbouring places.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Armatree Population: 154 larger in Armatree Household size: 1.5 larger in Merrigal People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Merrigal Household income: $316 higher in Merrigal

Demographics & Identity

Population in Armatreein Merrigal +154 larger in Armatree gap widening
164 49th pct 10 7th pct
Median age in Armatreein Merrigal +16 yrs older in Armatree gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Armatreein Merrigal
7.9% 85th pct —
Aged 65+ in Armatreein Merrigal
16.5% 40th pct —
Under 15 in Armatreein Merrigal
22.0% 79th pct —
De facto in Armatreein Merrigal
8.5% 24th pct —

Age structure

32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
19.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
16.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
6.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

58.5% Married +16.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
23.8% Never married ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Separated ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Divorced ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Armatreein Merrigal
3.0% 14th pct —

Country of birth

76.2% Australia ◂ +26.2 pts 50.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

2.4% German +77.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.7% Australian ◂ +42.7 pts 0.0%
31.1% English ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
14.0% Scottish ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
8.5% Irish ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

81.7% English only ◂ +31.7 pts 50.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Armatreein Merrigal
26.2% 16th pct —

Religious affiliation

26.2% No religion +73.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
51.2% Christianity ◂ +1.2 pts 50.0%
20.7% Not stated +9.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Armatreein Merrigal
39.0% 34th pct —
Bachelor+ in Armatreein Merrigal
16.2% 56th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Armatreein Merrigal +1 more in Armatree
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Armatreein Merrigal
104 26th pct —
ICSEA in Armatreein Merrigal
693 0th pct —

Highest year of school

39.0% Year 12 ◂ +5.7 pts 33.3%
22.8% Year 10 ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

22.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
18.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
13.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
5.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Engineering & related ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Management & commerce ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Society & culture ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Health ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Armatreein Merrigal +$82 higher in Armatree gap widening
$807 60th pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Armatreein Merrigal +$316 higher in Merrigal gap narrowing
$1,333 35th pct $1,649 57th pct
Family income in Armatreein Merrigal +$226 higher in Armatree gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,649 35th pct
High earners in Armatreein Merrigal
7.7% 48th pct —
High-income homes in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

36.9% Under $650 ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%
17.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
16.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Armatreein Merrigal
22.6% 22nd pct —
Mental health in Armatreein Merrigal
7.9% 48th pct —
Needs assistance in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Mental health ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% Diabetes ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% Asthma ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.3% None ◂ +7.3 pts 50.0%
15.9% One condition ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Armatreein Merrigal
28.5% 83rd pct —
Unpaid carers in Armatreein Merrigal
6.2% 11th pct —
Unpaid child care in Armatreein Merrigal
22.3% 35th pct —
Defence service in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Armatreein Merrigal
20.8% 30th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Armatreein Merrigal +13 larger in Armatree
13 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Armatreein Merrigal
34 yrs 72nd pct —
Median income in Armatreein Merrigal
$425 21st pct —
Household income in Armatreein Merrigal
$649 6th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Armatreein Merrigal +1.5 larger in Merrigal gap steady
2.5 50th pct 4.0 100th pct
One-parent in Armatreein Merrigal
15.2% 73rd pct —
Living alone in Armatreein Merrigal
37.3% 88th pct —

Family composition

15.2% One-parent families +144.8 pts ▸ 160.0%
55.2% Couples with children ◂ +55.2 pts 0.0%
37.1% Couples without children ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Armatreein Merrigal
$100 6th pct —
Mortgage in Armatreein Merrigal
$221 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Armatreein Merrigal +0.10 higher in Merrigal gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Armatreein Merrigal
10.2% 27th pct —
Owned outright in Armatreein Merrigal
54.2% 84th pct —
Separate houses in Armatreein Merrigal
88.1% 28th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Armatreein Merrigal
72.9% 33rd pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Armatreein Merrigal
26.5% 75th pct —
PT commute in Armatreein Merrigal
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Armatreein Merrigal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Armatreein Merrigal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

51.5% Car (driver) ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
26.5% Worked at home ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
4.4% Walked ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Armatreein Merrigal
17.8% 12th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Armatreein Merrigal
4.4% 62nd pct —
Participation in Armatreein Merrigal
52.3% 26th pct —
Full-time in Armatreein Merrigal
63.2% 73rd pct —

Industries people work in

7.4% Retail trade +92.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
57.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +57.4 pts 0.0%
13.2% Education & training ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

51.5% Managers ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
16.2% Professionals ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
16.2% Labourers ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
11.8% Community & personal service ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Sales workers ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Armatreein Merrigal +0.2 higher in Armatree
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Armatreein Merrigal +0.2 more in Armatree
0.2 44th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Armatreein Merrigal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Armatreein Merrigal +6.1 more in Armatree
6.1 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Armatreein Merrigal even
0 10th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Armatreein Merrigal even
3.0% 12th pct 3.0% 13th pct

Compare Armatree with nearby areas

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Compare Merrigal with nearby areas

Pine Clump Pigeonbah Armatree Collie Bullagreen Bourbah Bundemar Gulargambone

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Armatree vs Merrigal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10085/armatree/vs/SAL12594/merrigal