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Bocoble vs Meroo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Bocoble profile · Meroo profile

Bocoble Meroo

Bocoble and Meroo are two small, sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are significant differences in their demographics and incomes. Residents are far older in Bocoble, where the typical age is 51 compared to 39 in Meroo, and 23.5% of the population is aged 65 or over. Meroo is much more highly qualified, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250, which is far higher than the $1,359 typical in Bocoble. Education levels also differ sharply, as 22.9% of adults in Meroo hold a bachelor degree or higher, while only 6.4% do in Bocoble.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and share a similar landscape with no public transport or walkable amenities. They are also alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home. Despite the differences in age and wealth, both areas have a similar rate of people reporting a mental health condition, sitting around 13%.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $349 higher in Meroo Unemployment: 11.8 pts higher in Bocoble Volunteering: 22.3 pts higher in Meroo Median age: 12 yrs older in Bocoble Housework 15h+: 18.8 pts higher in Bocoble

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bocoblein Meroo +86 larger in Bocoble gap narrowing
132 46th pct 46 26th pct
Median age in Bocoblein Meroo +12 yrs older in Bocoble gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Bocoblein Meroo +2.3 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
2.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bocoblein Meroo +10.4 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
23.5% 70th pct 13.0% 25th pct
Under 15 in Bocoblein Meroo +4.7 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
24.2% 87th pct 19.6% 67th pct
De facto in Bocoblein Meroo +5.1 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
17.6% 82nd pct 12.5% 53rd pct

Age structure

32.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
22.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
24.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.7 pts 19.6%
23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.4 pts 13.0%
6.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

49.5% Married +7.6 pts ▸ 57.1%
24.8% Never married +15.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
10.1% Divorced +4.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.1% Widowed ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bocoble Meroo

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bocoblein Meroo +6.1 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
6.1% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

90.9% Australia ◂ +8.3 pts 82.6%
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

51.5% English ◂ +5.9 pts 45.7%
38.6% Australian +11.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.9% Irish ◂ +2.0 pts 10.9%
3.8% Italian +7.1 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.6% Scottish ◂ +1.9 pts 8.7%
6.1% German ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bocoblein Meroo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bocoblein Meroo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.2% English only ◂ +4.9 pts 91.3%
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 Bocoblein Meroo +2.5 pts higher in Bocoble gap steady
56.8% 90th pct 54.3% 87th pct

Religious affiliation

56.8% No religion ◂ +2.5 pts 54.3%
43.2% Christianity +4.6 pts ▸ 47.8%
3.8% Other religions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Not stated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bocoblein Meroo +17.3 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
32.7% 18th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Bocoblein Meroo +16.4 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
6.4% 16th pct 22.9% 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bocoblein Meroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.7% Year 12 +17.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.5 pts 27.8%
15.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.0 pts 13.9%
9.3% Year 11 ◂ +1.0 pts 8.3%

Highest qualification level

35.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.1 pts 25.9%
21.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.3 pts ▸ 25.9%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +9.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
6.7% Bachelor degree +8.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
6.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.3% Engineering & related +20.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Health +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
15.0% Management & commerce ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Education +1.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
10.0% Society & culture +4.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
6.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bocoblein Meroo +$354 higher in Meroo gap widening
$521 14th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Bocoblein Meroo +$891 higher in Meroo gap widening
$1,359 37th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Bocoblein Meroo +$447 higher in Meroo gap widening
$1,428 22nd pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Bocoblein Meroo +5.5 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
5.5% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bocoblein Meroo
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 +29.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
56.0% Under $650 ◂ +4.5 pts 51.4%
12.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bocoblein Meroo +4.7 pts higher in Bocoble
41.7% 92nd pct 37.0% 84th pct
Mental health in Bocoblein Meroo +0.6 pts higher in Bocoble
13.6% 89th pct 13.0% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Bocoblein Meroo +4.5 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
4.5% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Asthma +14.7 pts ▸ 26.1%
9.8% Arthritis +11.9 pts ▸ 21.7%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 13.0%
10.6% Diabetes ◂ +1.9 pts 8.7%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.1% Cancer ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Lung condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.5% None +5.9 pts ▸ 54.3%
25.0% One condition +3.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
9.1% Two conditions ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Three or more +2.6 pts ▸ 8.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bocoblein Meroo +22.3 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
9.2% 12th pct 31.4% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Bocoblein Meroo +11.6 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
20.2% 90th pct 8.6% 18th pct
Unpaid child care in Bocoblein Meroo +3.9 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
27.5% 62nd pct 31.4% 79th pct
Defence service in Bocoblein Meroo +3.6 pts higher in Bocoble
3.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bocoblein Meroo +18.8 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
30.3% 79th pct 11.4% 8th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bocoblein Meroo +3 larger in Bocoble
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bocoblein Meroo +13 yrs older in Meroo
12 yrs 7th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
Median income in Bocoblein Meroo +$400 higher in Bocoble
$1,125 86th pct $725 58th pct
Household income in Bocoblein Meroo
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bocoblein Meroo +0.8 larger in Meroo gap widening
2.5 50th pct 3.3 91st pct
One-parent in Bocoblein Meroo +7.1 pts higher in Bocoble gap widening
7.1% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Bocoblein Meroo
16.0% 22nd pct —

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children +17.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
29.2% Couples without children +2.2 pts ▸ 31.4%
7.1% One-parent families ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.0% 2 people ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% 1 person +14.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 6 or more +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
12.0% 4 people +11.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.0% 3 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bocoblein Meroo +$349 higher in Meroo
$335 67th pct $684 100th pct
Mortgage in Bocoblein Meroo +$356 higher in Meroo
$1,244 26th pct $1,600 48th pct
People / bedroom in Bocoblein Meroo +0.10 higher in Bocoble gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Bocoblein Meroo
8.0% 20th pct —
Owned outright in Bocoblein Meroo
52.0% 79th pct —
Separate houses in Bocoblein Meroo
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Bocoblein Meroo
74.0% 36th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

52.0% Owned outright ◂ +21.2 pts 30.8%
40.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.9 pts 23.1%
8.0% Rented ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% 4 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Studio / none ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% 5 or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bocoblein Meroo
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Bocoblein Meroo +8.9 pts higher in Meroo
9.3% 24th pct 18.2% 55th pct
PT commute in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bocoblein Meroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bocoblein Meroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

81.4% Car (driver) +14.1 pts ▸ 95.5%
9.3% Worked at home +8.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.1 pts 23.1%
18.4% 1 vehicle +12.4 pts ▸ 30.8%
10.2% 4 or more +20.6 pts ▸ 30.8%
12.2% 3 vehicles +10.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bocoblein Meroo +8.3 pts higher in Bocoble gap narrowing
28.8% 42nd pct 20.5% 16th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bocoblein Meroo +11.8 pts higher in Bocoble
11.8% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bocoblein Meroo +16.1 pts higher in Meroo gap steady
46.8% 15th pct 62.9% 58th pct
Full-time in Bocoblein Meroo +12.2 pts higher in Meroo
65.1% 79th pct 77.3% 94th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
14.0% Accommodation & food +13.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
23.3% Construction ◂ +9.6 pts 13.6%
0.0% Education & training +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.0% Health care & social assistance +4.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
9.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Retail trade ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Administrative & support ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

7.0% Professionals +24.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
27.9% Managers ◂ +9.7 pts 18.2%
20.9% Labourers ◂ +7.3 pts 13.6%
18.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Technicians & trades +8.9 pts ▸ 18.2%
11.6% Sales workers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bocoblein Meroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bocoblein Meroo even
0 29th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Bocoblein Meroo +0.5 pts higher in Meroo
11.8% 87th pct 12.3% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bocoble vs Meroo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10431/bocoble/vs/SAL12589/meroo