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Merricumbene vs Neringla

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Merricumbene profile · Neringla profile

Merricumbene Neringla

Neringla and Merricumbene are both sparsely populated areas. Neringla has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 65 compared to 54 in Merricumbene. Incomes are also quite different; the typical weekly family income in Merricumbene is $1,874, which is far higher than the $1,125 seen in Neringla. Similarly, the typical weekly personal income is far higher in Merricumbene at $933, while Neringla's is $575.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any walkable amenities or public transport options. They also share a similar typical weekly household income of around $1,100. While Neringla has more people per home at 2.0 compared to 1.5 in Merricumbene, both areas have very small populations and sit well below the national figure for average household size.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merricumbenein Neringla +3 larger in Neringla gap widening
14 10th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2016: 19
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Merricumbenein Neringla +11 yrs older in Neringla gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 65 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 65 yrs

Age structure

28.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.0 pts 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

0.0% Married +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
42.9% Never married ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
35.7% Divorced ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Merricumbene Neringla

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

  • 85+ in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 70.0% females
  • 65–69 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 50–54 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Merricumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Neringla: 30.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

42.9% Australia +33.6 pts ▸ 76.5%
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

0.0% English +64.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
0.0% Australian +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% Scottish +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
28.6% German ◂ +10.9 pts 17.6%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

Language used at home

57.1% English only +13.4 pts ▸ 70.6%
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

0.0% No religion +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
21.4% Christianity +31.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
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

Schools ≤3 km in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.7% Year 12 +1.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Year 11 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

44.4% Society & culture ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Merricumbenein Neringla +$358 higher in Merricumbene gap widening
$933 76th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $933
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Merricumbenein Neringla +$63 higher in Neringla gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Merricumbenein Neringla +$749 higher in Merricumbene gap narrowing
$1,874 49th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,999
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $999
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
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%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
28.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.6 pts 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
21.4% Mental health ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Other condition ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.9% None +10.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
50.0% One condition ◂ +32.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Merricumbenein Neringla +0.5 larger in Neringla gap narrowing
1.5 0th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +37.5 pts 62.5%
0.0% Couples with children +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% One-parent families +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 1 person +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
44.4% 2 people +35.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Merricumbenein Neringla +$258 higher in Neringla
$542 3rd pct $800 9th pct
People / bedroom in Merricumbenein Neringla +0.20 higher in Merricumbene gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

33.3% Owned outright +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

33.3% Separate house +66.7 pts ▸ 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% 3 bedrooms +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
33.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) even 0.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

100.0% Administrative & support ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Merricumbenein Neringla even
0 29th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Merricumbenein Neringla +5.8 pts higher in Neringla
14.1% 91st pct 19.9% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Merricumbene vs Neringla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12593/merricumbene/vs/SAL12937/neringla