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Burren Junction vs Merah North

Name: Burren Junction vs Merah North — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Burren Junction profile · Merah North profile

Burren Junction Merah North

Burren Junction and Merah North are two nearby New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Residents are far older in Burren Junction, where the typical age is 49, compared to 36 in Merah North. This age difference is reflected in family life, as people caring for children unpaid are far more common in Merah North (29.1% compared to 16.8%). Merah North also has much higher typical weekly personal incomes, at $1,113 compared to $599 in Burren Junction, and far more people who finished Year 12.

Both areas are almost identical in their share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, at around 5% to 6%. While they share this trait, they differ sharply on accessibility; Burren Junction is somewhat walkable with several amenities and public transport stops nearby, whereas Merah North is car-dependent. These gaps are striking, as Burren Junction has a typical weekly household income of $1,124, which is far lower than the $1,857 seen in Merah North.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 13 yrs older in Burren Junction Personal income: $514 higher in Merah North Participation: 19.4 pts higher in Merah North 3+ bedrooms: 16.8 pts higher in Merah North Household income: $733 higher in Merah North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burren Junction in Merah North +96 larger in Burren Junction gap widening

225 56th pct 129 45th pct

Median age in Burren Junction in Merah North +13 yrs older in Burren Junction gap widening

49 yrs 67th pct 36 yrs 17th pct

Age structure

34.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.6 pts 24.0%

20.9% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 23.3%

23.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.6 pts 15.5%

15.1% Children (0–14) +2.7 pts ▸ 17.8%

7.1% Youth (15–24) +1.4 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

51.8% Married +3.5 pts ▸ 55.3%

28.8% Never married +7.1 pts ▸ 35.9%

6.3% Widowed ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

5.8% Divorced ◂ +1.9 pts 3.9%

2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Burren Junction Merah North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

74.2% Australia +7.2 pts ▸ 81.4%

1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 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

44.4% Australian +2.8 pts ▸ 47.3%

37.8% English ◂ +0.6 pts 37.2%

9.8% Irish +8.1 pts ▸ 17.8%

8.9% Scottish +5.8 pts ▸ 14.7%

5.8% German ◂ +0.4 pts 5.4%

0.0% Italian +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 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

Language used at home

80.0% English only +3.7 pts ▸ 83.7%

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

Religious affiliation

58.2% Christianity ◂ +0.1 pts 58.1%

22.2% No religion +7.2 pts ▸ 29.5%

17.3% Not stated ◂ +3.4 pts 14.0%

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

Schools/1k kids in Burren Junction in Merah North

29.41 94th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Burren Junction in Merah North +1 more in Burren Junction

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Burren Junction in Merah North

36 13th pct —

ICSEA in Burren Junction in Merah North

969 37th pct —

Highest year of school

37.3% Year 12 +13.2 pts ▸ 50.5%

28.6% Year 10 ◂ +12.8 pts 15.8%

7.6% Year 9 or below +1.3 pts ▸ 8.9%

8.6% Year 11 ◂ +5.7 pts 3.0%

Highest qualification level

18.4% Bachelor degree +10.4 pts ▸ 28.8%

26.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.5 pts 22.0%

11.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.1 pts 10.2%

3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.4% Agriculture & environment +3.7 pts ▸ 22.0%

10.2% Engineering & related ◂ +3.4 pts 6.8%

10.2% Education ◂ +1.7 pts 8.5%

10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +1.7 pts 8.5%

9.2% Society & culture ◂ +4.1 pts 5.1%

3.1% Health +3.7 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

3.1% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 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%

Income

Personal income in Burren Junction in Merah North +$514 higher in Merah North gap widening

$599 25th pct $1,113 88th pct

Household income in Burren Junction in Merah North +$733 higher in Merah North gap widening

$1,124 21st pct $1,857 68th pct

Family income in Burren Junction in Merah North +$458 higher in Merah North gap narrowing

$1,625 34th pct $2,083 62nd pct

Household income distribution

24.3% $1,500–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 31.0%

28.4% Under $650 ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%

28.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.9 pts 21.4%

9.5% $4,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 14.3%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 ◂ +17.1 pts 24.3%

23.0% $650–$1,499 +11.9 pts ▸ 35.0%

10.5% $1,500–$2,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 17.5%

1.6% $3,000 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 9.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Arthritis ◂ +9.8 pts 3.1%

8.9% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 9.3%

4.4% Mental health +4.1 pts ▸ 8.5%

7.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 5.4%

3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.1% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%

1.3% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 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

54.7% None ◂ +1.2 pts 53.5%

16.9% One condition +8.7 pts ▸ 25.6%

5.3% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 3.9%

2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Burren Junction in Merah North +6 larger in Burren Junction

13 62nd pct 7 54th pct

Median age in Burren Junction in Merah North +7 yrs older in Burren Junction

28 yrs 57th pct 21 yrs 29th pct

Median income in Burren Junction in Merah North +$75 higher in Burren Junction

$849 69th pct $774 63rd pct

Household income in Burren Junction in Merah North even

$1,875 57th pct $1,874 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Burren Junction in Merah North +0.1 larger in Burren Junction gap narrowing

2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

50.3% Couples with children +2.5 pts ▸ 52.9%

40.8% Couples without children ◂ +9.8 pts 31.0%

4.8% One-parent families +9.0 pts ▸ 13.8%

2.7% Other families +1.9 pts ▸ 4.6%

Household size

44.6% 2 people +3.0 pts ▸ 47.6%

23.0% 1 person +3.2 pts ▸ 26.2%

13.5% 5 people ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%

9.5% 3 people +2.4 pts ▸ 11.9%

8.1% 4 people +3.8 pts ▸ 11.9%

0.0% 6 or more +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burren Junction in Merah North +$8 higher in Burren Junction

$118 9th pct $110 7th pct

Mortgage in Burren Junction in Merah North

$163 0th pct —

People / bedroom in Burren Junction in Merah North +0.10 higher in Burren Junction gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +1.7 pts 42.9%

21.6% Other tenure +9.3 pts ▸ 31.0%

27.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.5 pts 9.5%

13.5% Rented +10.3 pts ▸ 23.8%

9.5% Not stated ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.6% Separate house ◂ +1.0 pts 97.6%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 28.6%

21.6% 4 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 28.6%

10.8% 5 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 28.6%

16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 9.5%

6.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +40.0 pts 60.0%

0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

70.0% Under $1,000 +30.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

15.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Burren Junction in Merah North +1 more in Burren Junction

1 64th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Burren Junction in Merah North +4.44 more in Burren Junction

4.44 75th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Burren Junction in Merah North +17.8 more in Burren Junction

17.8 59th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Burren Junction in Merah North +4 more in Burren Junction

4 82nd pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

46.5% Car (driver) +14.0 pts ▸ 60.6%

33.7% Worked at home ◂ +9.7 pts 23.9%

6.9% Walked ◂ +2.7 pts 4.2%

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%

Motor vehicles per home

35.2% 2 vehicles +14.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

19.7% 1 vehicle +13.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

23.9% 4 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 21.4%

22.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.0 pts 9.5%

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

67.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.8 pts ▸ 83.1%

11.9% Education & training ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

6.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.3 pts 5.6%

5.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Finance & insurance +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.0% Construction ◂ +3.0 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.6% Managers +10.1 pts ▸ 50.7%

12.9% Labourers +9.7 pts ▸ 22.5%

14.9% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 16.9%

4.0% Clerical & administrative +8.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

9.9% Community & personal service ◂ +5.7 pts 4.2%

8.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.3 pts 5.6%

0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Burren Junction in Merah North +4.6 higher in Burren Junction

4.7 81st pct 0.0 29th pct

Types ≤15 min in Burren Junction in Merah North +5.0 more in Burren Junction

5.0 83rd pct 0.0 29th pct

15-min city in Burren Junction in Merah North +71.5 pts higher in Burren Junction

71.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Burren Junction in Merah North +70.5 pts higher in Burren Junction

70.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Burren Junction in Merah North +64.8 pts higher in Burren Junction

64.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Burren Junction in Merah North +71.2 pts higher in Burren Junction

71.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Burren Junction in Merah North +72.8 pts higher in Burren Junction

73.7% 71st pct 0.9% 33rd pct

Walk to health in Burren Junction in Merah North even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Burren Junction in Merah North +46.7 more in Burren Junction

62.2 86th pct 15.5 55th pct

Intersections/km² in Burren Junction in Merah North even

0 10th pct 0 6th pct

Mean slope in Burren Junction in Merah North +0.7 pts higher in Merah North

3.1% 13th pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burren Junction vs Merah North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10707/burren-junction/vs/SAL12583/merah-north