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Meroo vs Queens Pinch

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.8 km apart · Meroo profile · Queens Pinch profile

Meroo Queens Pinch

Meroo and Queens Pinch are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Meroo has a more highly qualified workforce, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 9.4% in Queens Pinch. This is consistent with Meroo having a higher typical weekly household income of $2,250, while the usual figure in Queens Pinch is $1,625. In contrast, Queens Pinch has a much higher share of children under 15 at 31.8%, whereas Meroo is at 19.6%.

Both areas are virtually identical in that no one was born overseas or uses a language other than English at home. They also share the same number of people per home, at 3.3, and similar rates of volunteering. While these two neighbours share some basic traits, other gaps are wide; for example, the share of people who moved in the last five years is far higher in Queens Pinch at 41.5% compared to 20.5% in Meroo.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 27.1 pts higher in Meroo Housework 15h+: 29.2 pts higher in Queens Pinch One-parent: 25.8 pts higher in Queens Pinch Recent movers: 21.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch Mortgage: $1,247 higher in Queens Pinch

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merooin Queens Pinch +2 larger in Meroo gap narrowing
46 26th pct 44 25th pct
Median age in Merooin Queens Pinch +2 yrs older in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
39 yrs 26th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Merooin Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Merooin Queens Pinch +4.0 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
13.0% 25th pct 9.1% 14th pct
Under 15 in Merooin Queens Pinch +12.3 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
19.6% 67th pct 31.8% 97th pct
De facto in Merooin Queens Pinch +12.5 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
12.5% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.7 pts 9.1%
32.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.0 pts 13.6%
19.6% Children (0–14) +12.3 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.0 pts 9.1%

Marital status

57.1% Married +5.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
40.0% Never married ◂ +8.8 pts 31.3%
14.3% Divorced ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Meroo Queens Pinch

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Merooin Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 86.4%
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

50.0% Australian ◂ +2.3 pts 47.7%
45.7% English ◂ +7.0 pts 38.6%
8.7% Scottish +11.8 pts ▸ 20.5%
10.9% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% German +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.9% Italian ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
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 Merooin Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Merooin Queens Pinch even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.3% English only +1.9 pts ▸ 93.2%
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 Merooin Queens Pinch +27.1 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
54.3% 87th pct 27.3% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

47.8% Christianity +15.8 pts ▸ 63.6%
54.3% No religion ◂ +27.1 pts 27.3%
0.0% Not stated +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
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 Merooin Queens Pinch +10.0 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
50.0% 62nd pct 40.0% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Merooin Queens Pinch +13.5 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
22.9% 74th pct 9.4% 27th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +10.0 pts 40.0%
27.8% Year 10 +18.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
8.3% Year 11 +8.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.9% Certificate III / IV +24.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
14.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.3 pts 12.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +20.8 pts 12.5%
22.2% Health ◂ +9.7 pts 12.5%
14.8% Education ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Society & culture ◂ +2.3 pts 12.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.1% Architecture & building ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Merooin Queens Pinch +$263 higher in Meroo gap widening
$875 70th pct $612 26th pct
Household income in Merooin Queens Pinch +$625 higher in Meroo gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Merooin Queens Pinch +$250 higher in Meroo gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Merooin Queens Pinch +12.5 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 72nd pct

Household income distribution

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

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.1 pts 21.9%
51.4% Under $650 ◂ +4.6 pts 46.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Merooin Queens Pinch +9.7 pts higher in Meroo
37.0% 84th pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Merooin Queens Pinch +6.2 pts higher in Meroo
13.0% 87th pct 6.8% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Merooin Queens Pinch even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

26.1% Asthma ◂ +19.3 pts 6.8%
21.7% Arthritis ◂ +3.6 pts 18.2%
13.0% Mental health ◂ +6.2 pts 6.8%
8.7% Diabetes ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.3% None +2.5 pts ▸ 56.8%
28.3% One condition ◂ +1.0 pts 27.3%
8.7% Three or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Merooin Queens Pinch +0.2 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
31.4% 87th pct 31.3% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Merooin Queens Pinch +7.1 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
8.6% 18th pct 15.6% 76th pct
Unpaid child care in Merooin Queens Pinch +18.9 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
31.4% 79th pct 12.5% 10th pct
Defence service in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Merooin Queens Pinch +29.2 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap narrowing
11.4% 8th pct 40.6% 96th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Merooin Queens Pinch +16 yrs older in Meroo
25 yrs 46th pct 9 yrs 3rd pct
Median income in Merooin Queens Pinch
$725 58th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Merooin Queens Pinch even gap narrowing
3.3 91st pct 3.3 91st pct
One-parent in Merooin Queens Pinch +25.8 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.8% 93rd pct

Family composition

71.4% Couples with children ◂ +29.5 pts 41.9%
31.4% Couples without children +7.3 pts ▸ 38.7%
0.0% One-parent families +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
30.8% 1 person ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 6 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Merooin Queens Pinch
$684 100th pct —
Mortgage in Merooin Queens Pinch +$1,247 higher in Queens Pinch
$1,600 48th pct $2,847 91st pct
People / bedroom in Merooin Queens Pinch +0.20 higher in Queens Pinch gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.8% Owned outright even 30.8%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage even 23.1%
0.0% Rented even 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

23.1% 4 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% 5 or more +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
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

Work from home in Merooin Queens Pinch +16.8 pts higher in Queens Pinch
18.2% 55th pct 35.0% 87th pct
PT commute in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

95.5% Car (driver) ◂ +30.5 pts 65.0%
18.2% Worked at home +16.8 pts ▸ 35.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.1% 2 vehicles +36.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 30.0%
23.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Merooin Queens Pinch +21.0 pts higher in Queens Pinch gap widening
20.5% 16th pct 41.5% 81st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Merooin Queens Pinch +0.4 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
62.9% 58th pct 62.5% 57th pct
Full-time in Merooin Queens Pinch +2.7 pts higher in Queens Pinch
77.3% 94th pct 80.0% 97th pct

Industries people work in

31.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Mining +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.2% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.2 pts 15.0%
13.6% Construction ◂ +13.6 pts 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.8% Professionals ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
18.2% Technicians & trades +6.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.2% Managers ◂ +3.2 pts 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.6% Labourers +1.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Merooin Queens Pinch even
0 12th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Merooin Queens Pinch +0.7 pts higher in Meroo
12.3% 88th pct 11.7% 87th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Meroo vs Queens Pinch [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12589/meroo/vs/SAL13308/queens-pinch