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Meroo vs Riverlea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Meroo profile · Riverlea profile

Meroo Riverlea

Meroo and Riverlea are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Meroo is a younger place, where the typical resident is 39 and 19.6% of the population are children. This contrasts with Riverlea, where the typical resident is 62 and seniors make up 34.4% of the population. Meroo also has a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,250, compared to $962 in Riverlea.

Both areas are car-dependent and share a very high proportion of residents who report no religion. However, the gap in household income between these two nearby places has widened since the last census. They also differ in their origins, with 25% of Riverlea residents born overseas compared to none in Meroo.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in Riverlea Born overseas: 25.0 pts higher in Riverlea Housework 15h+: 24.9 pts higher in Riverlea Aged 65+: 21.3 pts higher in Riverlea Household size: 1.5 larger in Meroo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merooin Riverlea +14 larger in Meroo gap widening
46 26th pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Merooin Riverlea +23 yrs older in Riverlea gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 62 yrs 96th pct
First Nations in Merooin Riverlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Merooin Riverlea +21.3 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
13.0% 25th pct 34.4% 90th pct
Under 15 in Merooin Riverlea +19.6 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
19.6% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Merooin Riverlea +12.5 pts higher in Meroo gap widening
12.5% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) +15.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.0% Seniors (65+) +21.3 pts ▸ 34.4%
32.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.2 pts 9.4%
19.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +11.7 pts 45.5%
40.0% Never married ◂ +15.8 pts 24.2%
14.3% Divorced ◂ +5.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Meroo Riverlea

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Merooin Riverlea +25.0 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 85th pct

Country of birth

82.6% Australia ◂ +20.1 pts 62.5%
0.0% England +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
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

45.7% English +7.5 pts ▸ 53.1%
50.0% Australian ◂ +15.6 pts 34.4%
10.9% Irish +1.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.9% Italian ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Riverlea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Merooin Riverlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.3% English only +8.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Merooin Riverlea +5.0 pts higher in Riverlea gap steady
54.3% 87th pct 59.4% 93rd pct

Religious affiliation

54.3% No religion +5.0 pts ▸ 59.4%
47.8% Christianity +2.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Merooin Riverlea +10.6 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
50.0% 62nd pct 39.4% 35th pct
Bachelor+ in Merooin Riverlea +10.7 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
22.9% 74th pct 12.1% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Merooin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +10.6 pts 39.4%
27.8% Year 10 +17.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.9% Year 9 or below +1.3 pts ▸ 15.2%
8.3% Year 11 +3.8 pts ▸ 12.1%

Highest qualification level

25.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.0 pts ▸ 40.9%
25.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.3 pts 13.6%
14.8% Bachelor degree +3.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +6.1 pts 27.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
22.2% Health ◂ +4.0 pts 18.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.8% Education ◂ +1.2 pts 13.6%
14.8% Society & culture ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Merooin Riverlea +$300 higher in Meroo gap widening
$875 70th pct $575 21st pct
Household income in Merooin Riverlea +$1,288 higher in Meroo gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $962 12th pct
Family income in Merooin Riverlea +$459 higher in Meroo gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Merooin Riverlea even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
30.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
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 ◂ +50.9 pts 9.1%
51.4% Under $650 ◂ +12.0 pts 39.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Merooin Riverlea +6.8 pts higher in Riverlea
37.0% 84th pct 43.8% 95th pct
Mental health in Merooin Riverlea +13.0 pts higher in Meroo
13.0% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Merooin Riverlea even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

26.1% Asthma ◂ +10.5 pts 15.6%
21.7% Arthritis ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Mental health ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
8.7% Diabetes ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition 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 +5.0 pts ▸ 59.4%
28.3% One condition +6.1 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Two conditions +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.7% Three or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Merooin Riverlea +7.2 pts higher in Meroo gap steady
31.4% 87th pct 24.2% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Merooin Riverlea +6.6 pts higher in Riverlea gap steady
8.6% 18th pct 15.2% 74th pct
Unpaid child care in Merooin Riverlea +13.2 pts higher in Meroo gap steady
31.4% 79th pct 18.2% 20th pct
Defence service in Merooin Riverlea +9.7 pts higher in Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 95th pct
Housework 15h+ in Merooin Riverlea +24.9 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
11.4% 8th pct 36.4% 91st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Merooin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Merooin Riverlea
25 yrs 46th pct —
Median income in Merooin Riverlea
$725 58th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Merooin Riverlea +1.5 larger in Meroo gap widening
3.3 91st pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Merooin Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

71.4% Couples with children ◂ +47.9 pts 23.5%
31.4% Couples without children +33.3 pts ▸ 64.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.8% 1 person +2.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.8% 6 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Merooin Riverlea
$684 100th pct —
Mortgage in Merooin Riverlea +$335 higher in Meroo
$1,600 48th pct $1,265 27th pct
People / bedroom in Merooin Riverlea +0.20 higher in Meroo gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.8% Owned outright +63.7 pts ▸ 94.4%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage +10.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

0.0% 2 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.1% 4 bedrooms +4.7 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% 5 or more +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 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 Riverlea
18.2% 55th pct —
PT commute in Merooin Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Merooin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Merooin Riverlea even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Merooin Riverlea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

95.5% Car (driver) ◂ +54.3 pts 41.2%
18.2% Worked at home +11.2 pts ▸ 29.4%
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

30.8% 1 vehicle +8.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +14.1 pts 16.7%
23.1% 2 vehicles +4.7 pts ▸ 27.8%
23.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Merooin Riverlea +10.7 pts higher in Riverlea gap widening
20.5% 16th pct 31.3% 51st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Merooin Riverlea
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Merooin Riverlea +11.3 pts higher in Meroo gap narrowing
62.9% 58th pct 51.5% 24th pct
Full-time in Merooin Riverlea
77.3% 94th pct —

Industries people work in

31.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
27.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
18.2% Education & training ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.6% Construction ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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

18.2% Managers +28.9 pts ▸ 47.1%
31.8% Professionals ◂ +2.4 pts 29.4%
0.0% Sales workers +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
18.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Labourers ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merooin Riverlea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Merooin Riverlea even
0 12th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Merooin Riverlea +6.0 pts higher in Riverlea
12.3% 88th pct 18.4% 97th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Meroo vs Riverlea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12589/meroo/vs/SAL13381/riverlea