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Cuttabri vs Merah North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Cuttabri profile · Merah North profile

Cuttabri Merah North

Merah North and Cuttabri are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Merah North has a larger population of 129 people, while Cuttabri has 37. There are significant differences in education and income; 50.5% of Merah North residents finished Year 12 compared with 30.0% in Cuttabri, and the typical weekly income is well higher in Merah North at $1,113. Merah North also has a far higher share of seniors at 15.5%, while Cuttabri has none.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people in a de facto relationship, with Merah North at 11.5% and Australia at 11.5%. They also share similar typical family incomes of $2,083 per week. Outside of these similarities, the two areas are quite different; for example, Cuttabri has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships at 22.7% and residents are noticeably older, with a typical age of 43 compared to 36 in Merah North.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cuttabriin Merah North +92 larger in Merah North gap narrowing
37 22nd pct 129 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43
  • First area, 2021: 37
  • Second area, 2011: 386
  • Second area, 2016: 186
  • Second area, 2021: 129
Median age in Cuttabriin Merah North +7 yrs older in Cuttabri gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Cuttabriin Merah North +5.4 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%
Aged 65+ in Cuttabriin Merah North +15.5 pts higher in Merah North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
Under 15 in Cuttabriin Merah North +3.8 pts higher in Cuttabri gap steady
21.6% 78th pct 17.8% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
De facto in Cuttabriin Merah North +11.2 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
22.7% 91st pct 11.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Age structure

40.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.5 pts 24.0%
10.8% Young adults (25–44) +12.4 pts ▸ 23.3%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.8 pts 17.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Marital status

56.7% Married ◂ +1.3 pts 55.3%
26.7% Never married +9.3 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% Divorced +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cuttabri Merah North

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

  • 85+ in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Merah North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Merah North: 3.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 70–74 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Merah North: 4.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 60–64 in Cuttabri: 30.4% males, 13.0% females; 60–64 in Merah North: 5.7% males, 2.4% females
  • 55–59 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 13.0% females; 55–59 in Merah North: 5.7% males, 6.5% females
  • 50–54 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Merah North: 4.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Merah North: 2.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 30–34 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Merah North: 4.9% males, 2.4% females
  • 25–29 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Merah North: 10.6% males, 6.5% females
  • 20–24 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Merah North: 3.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 15–19 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Cuttabri: 26.1% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Merah North: 2.4% males, 5.7% females
  • 5–9 in Cuttabri: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Merah North: 4.9% males, 2.4% females
  • 0–4 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Merah North: 0.0% males, 4.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.4 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
8.1% 34th pct 8.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

94.6% Australia ◂ +13.2 pts 81.4%
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

51.4% Australian ◂ +4.1 pts 47.3%
29.7% English +7.5 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% Irish +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
13.5% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 14.7%
8.1% German ◂ +2.7 pts 5.4%
0.0% Italian +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Cuttabriin Merah North +8.1 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
8.1% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cuttabriin Merah North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.5% English only ◂ +2.8 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

No religion in Cuttabriin Merah North +2.4 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
27.0% 18th pct 29.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%

Religious affiliation

64.9% Christianity ◂ +6.7 pts 58.1%
27.0% No religion +2.4 pts ▸ 29.5%
10.8% Not stated +3.1 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

Year 12 in Cuttabriin Merah North +20.5 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
30.0% 13th pct 50.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.5%
Bachelor+ in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.2 pts higher in Cuttabri gap narrowing
16.7% 58th pct 16.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 +20.5 pts ▸ 50.5%
26.7% Year 10 ◂ +10.8 pts 15.8%
10.0% Year 11 ◂ +7.0 pts 3.0%
10.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 8.9%

Highest qualification level

47.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.3 pts 22.0%
26.3% Bachelor degree +2.5 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
21.1% Management & commerce ◂ +12.6 pts 8.5%
0.0% Education +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Health +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Society & culture +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cuttabriin Merah North +$247 higher in Merah North gap widening
$866 68th pct $1,113 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $524
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2011: $760
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $1,113
Household income in Cuttabriin Merah North +$108 higher in Merah North gap narrowing
$1,749 62nd pct $1,857 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,146
  • Second area, 2016: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $1,857
Family income in Cuttabriin Merah North even gap narrowing
$2,083 62nd pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $2,083
  • Second area, 2011: $1,525
  • Second area, 2016: $1,718
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Cuttabriin Merah North +15.5 pts higher in Merah North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
High-income homes in Cuttabriin Merah North
14.3% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Household income distribution

21.4% $1,500–$2,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

10.0% $650–$1,499 +25.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
33.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.1 pts 24.3%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cuttabriin Merah North +5.7 pts higher in Cuttabri
35.1% 78th pct 29.5% 53rd pct
Mental health in Cuttabriin Merah North +8.5 pts higher in Merah North
0.0% 0th pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Cuttabriin Merah North +2.3 pts higher in Merah North gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

21.6% Asthma ◂ +12.3 pts 9.3%
13.5% Arthritis ◂ +10.4 pts 3.1%
10.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.4 pts 5.4%
0.0% Mental health +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
8.1% Heart disease ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +5.8 pts 2.3%
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

67.6% None ◂ +14.1 pts 53.5%
21.6% One condition +4.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
8.1% Three or more ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cuttabriin Merah North +13.3 pts higher in Merah North gap widening
10.0% 13th pct 23.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
Unpaid carers in Cuttabriin Merah North +6.8 pts higher in Merah North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Unpaid child care in Cuttabriin Merah North +4.2 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
33.3% 86th pct 29.1% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Defence service in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cuttabriin Merah North +16.3 pts higher in Cuttabri gap narrowing
36.7% 91st pct 20.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cuttabriin Merah North +7 larger in Merah North
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Cuttabriin Merah North +7 yrs older in Cuttabri
28 yrs 57th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Cuttabriin Merah North +$1,726 higher in Cuttabri
$2,500 100th pct $774 63rd pct
Household income in Cuttabriin Merah North
$1,874 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.2 larger in Cuttabri gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Cuttabriin Merah North +13.8 pts higher in Merah North gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
26.2% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

Family composition

77.4% Couples with children ◂ +24.5 pts 52.9%
19.4% Couples without children +11.7 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% One-parent families +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Other families +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +47.6 pts ▸ 47.6%
28.6% 3 people ◂ +16.7 pts 11.9%
0.0% 1 person +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +9.5 pts 11.9%
0.0% 6 or more +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$110 7th pct
$2,250 83rd pct
People / bedroom in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.10 higher in Cuttabri gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
23.8% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Owned outright in Cuttabriin Merah North
42.9% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Separate houses in Cuttabriin Merah North
97.6% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.6%
85.7% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 85.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.7%

How homes are owned or rented

64.3% Owned outright ◂ +21.4 pts 42.9%
35.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.2 pts 9.5%
0.0% Other tenure +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Rented +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.4 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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.4 pts 28.6%
28.6% 3 bedrooms even 28.6%
0.0% 5 or more +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Cuttabriin Merah North
23.9% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

31.6% Car (driver) +29.0 pts ▸ 60.6%
57.9% Worked at home ◂ +34.0 pts 23.9%
0.0% Walked +4.2 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

81.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +48.5 pts 33.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.5% 4 or more ◂ +24.0 pts 21.4%
27.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.7 pts 9.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cuttabriin Merah North +5.5 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
14.6% 9th pct 20.2% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Cuttabriin Merah North +9.5 pts higher in Merah North gap narrowing
63.3% 60th pct 72.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.8%
81.7% 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 79.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.7%

Industries people work in

68.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.7 pts ▸ 83.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Finance & insurance +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.1% Managers +8.6 pts ▸ 50.7%
0.0% Labourers +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
21.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.4 pts 12.7%
15.8% Professionals +1.1 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
15-min city in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.9 pts higher in Merah North
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cuttabriin Merah North +15.5 more in Merah North
0.0 0th pct 15.5 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Cuttabriin Merah North even
0 7th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in Cuttabriin Merah North +0.2 pts higher in Cuttabri
3.9% 28th pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cuttabri vs Merah North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11183/cuttabri/vs/SAL12583/merah-north