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Clover Flat vs Merino

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Clover Flat profile · Merino profile

Clover Flat Merino

Merino and Clover Flat are two small rural areas in Victoria, though they differ sharply in age and income. Residents in Merino are far older, with a typical age of 58, while those in Clover Flat are much younger at 31. This age gap is matched by a significant difference in wealth; typical weekly household income in Clover Flat is $1,749, which is far higher than the $769 seen in Merino.

Both areas are very car-dependent, with typical household incomes in Clover Flat sitting about the same as the national figure. Life in both places is similarly remote, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. While Merino has slightly more amenities and a school nearby, Clover Flat remains much more sparsely populated.

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Where they differ most

Population: 234 larger in Merino Median age: 27 yrs older in Merino Family income: $1,888 higher in Clover Flat Personal income: $476 higher in Clover Flat Household income: $980 higher in Clover Flat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clover Flatin Merino +234 larger in Merino gap steady
15 11th pct 249 58th pct
Median age in Clover Flatin Merino +27 yrs older in Merino gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Clover Flatin Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Clover Flatin Merino
— 29.3% 85th pct
Under 15 in Clover Flatin Merino
— 7.2% 11th pct
De facto in Clover Flatin Merino
— 15.7% 74th pct

Age structure

53.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +38.5 pts 14.9%
26.7% Older adults (45–64) +13.1 pts ▸ 39.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Marital status

108.3% Never married ◂ +83.6 pts 24.8%
41.7% Married ◂ +0.8 pts 40.9%
0.0% Divorced +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Separated +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Widowed +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Clover Flat Merino

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Clover Flatin Merino
— 11.6% 51st pct

Country of birth

86.7% Australia ◂ +3.5 pts 83.1%
0.0% England +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% New Zealand +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

86.7% Australian ◂ +44.9 pts 41.8%
26.7% English +21.1 pts ▸ 47.8%
40.0% Irish ◂ +26.3 pts 13.7%
0.0% Scottish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% German +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Chinese +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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

Other language in Clover Flatin Merino
— 1.2% 35th pct
Limited English in Clover Flatin Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +7.2 pts 92.8%
0.0% Arabic +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Mandarin 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 Clover Flatin Merino
— 35.3% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

40.0% Christianity +14.6 pts ▸ 54.6%
46.7% No religion ◂ +11.3 pts 35.3%
26.7% Not stated ◂ +19.0 pts 7.6%
0.0% Other religions +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Clover Flatin Merino
— 29.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Clover Flatin Merino
— 10.0% 29th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Clover Flatin Merino +1 more in Merino
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Clover Flatin Merino
— 11 0th pct
ICSEA in Clover Flatin Merino
— 959 31st pct

Highest year of school

133.3% Year 12 ◂ +103.9 pts 29.4%
44.4% Year 11 ◂ +27.2 pts 17.2%
0.0% Year 10 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%

Highest qualification level

71.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +62.0 pts 9.4%
42.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.8 pts 17.1%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +39.3 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

71.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +62.0 pts 9.4%
42.9% Society & culture ◂ +33.5 pts 9.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Engineering & related +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Health +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Creative arts +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Education +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Information technology +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Clover Flatin Merino +$476 higher in Clover Flat gap widening
$949 77th pct $473 10th pct
Household income in Clover Flatin Merino +$980 higher in Clover Flat gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $769 5th pct
Family income in Clover Flatin Merino +$1,888 higher in Clover Flat
$2,999 91st pct $1,111 9th pct
High earners in Clover Flatin Merino
— 1.3% 18th pct
High-income homes in Clover Flatin Merino
— 9.2% 27th pct

Household income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.7 pts 40.3%
0.0% Under $650 +31.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +24.5 pts ▸ 57.8%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 25.2%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.6 pts 7.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Clover Flatin Merino
— 46.2% 98th pct
Mental health in Clover Flatin Merino
— 15.3% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Clover Flatin Merino
— 8.8% 86th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
20.0% Asthma ◂ +8.0 pts 12.0%
20.0% Heart disease ◂ +12.8 pts 7.2%
0.0% Mental health +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Other condition +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Diabetes +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Lung condition +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.7% None ◂ +1.7 pts 45.0%
33.3% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 28.1%
0.0% Two conditions +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Three or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Clover Flatin Merino
— 27.0% 80th pct
Unpaid carers in Clover Flatin Merino
— 18.7% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Clover Flatin Merino
— 16.1% 14th pct
Defence service in Clover Flatin Merino
— 1.3% 35th pct
Housework 15h+ in Clover Flatin Merino
— 32.2% 86th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Clover Flatin Merino even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Clover Flatin Merino
— 64 yrs 98th pct
Median income in Clover Flatin Merino
— $225 2nd pct
Household income in Clover Flatin Merino
— $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Clover Flatin Merino +0.4 larger in Clover Flat gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Clover Flatin Merino
— 13.6% 66th pct
Living alone in Clover Flatin Merino
— 44.5% 96th pct

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children ◂ +24.9 pts 31.4%
25.0% Couples without children +25.3 pts ▸ 50.3%
0.0% One-parent families +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 2 people ◂ +37.1 pts 42.9%
60.0% 1 person ◂ +15.5 pts 44.5%
0.0% 4 people +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% 3 people +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% 5 people +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Clover Flatin Merino
— $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Clover Flatin Merino +$250 higher in Clover Flat
$900 12th pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in Clover Flatin Merino +0.10 higher in Clover Flat
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Clover Flatin Merino
— 9.2% 24th pct
Owned outright in Clover Flatin Merino
— 68.9% 99th pct
Separate houses in Clover Flatin Merino
— 97.5% 55th pct
3+ bedrooms in Clover Flatin Merino
— 66.4% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

80.0% Owned outright ◂ +11.1 pts 68.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Rented +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.5 pts 97.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +73.1 pts 26.9%
80.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +64.9 pts 15.1%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +47.9 pts ▸ 47.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% 5 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Clover Flatin Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Clover Flatin Merino
— 11.8% 33rd pct
PT commute in Clover Flatin Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Clover Flatin Merino even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Clover Flatin Merino even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

25.0% Car (driver) +37.4 pts ▸ 62.4%
0.0% Worked at home +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Walked +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

80.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +36.9 pts 43.1%
60.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.5 pts 34.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% 4 or more +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Clover Flatin Merino
— 30.9% 50th pct
Recent arrivals in Clover Flatin Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Clover Flatin Merino
— 10.2% 90th pct
Participation in Clover Flatin Merino
— 47.0% 16th pct
Full-time in Clover Flatin Merino
— 55.9% 38th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.1 pts ▸ 30.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Retail trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Construction +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Education & training +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

41.7% Professionals ◂ +26.6 pts 15.1%
0.0% Managers +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Labourers +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Sales workers +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Clover Flatin Merino +1.8 higher in Merino
0.0 0th pct 1.8 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Clover Flatin Merino +2.1 more in Merino
0.0 0th pct 2.1 66th pct
15-min city in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Clover Flatin Merino +9.1 pts higher in Merino
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 61st pct
Walk to a park in Clover Flatin Merino +68.8 pts higher in Merino
0.0% 0th pct 68.8% 69th pct
Walk to health in Clover Flatin Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Clover Flatin Merino +52.2 more in Merino
0.0 0th pct 52.2 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Clover Flatin Merino +1 higher in Merino
0 37th pct 1 52nd pct
Mean slope in Clover Flatin Merino +0.6 pts higher in Clover Flat
7.6% 67th pct 7.0% 62nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clover Flat vs Merino [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20577/clover-flat/vs/SAL21658/merino