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Cullulleraine vs Merbein West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 33 km apart · Cullulleraine profile · Merbein West profile

Cullulleraine Merbein West

Cullulleraine and Merbein West are two sparsely populated areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth; residents are far older in Cullulleraine, where the typical age is 50 compared to 42 in Merbein West. Merbein West is more affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $1,571, which is far higher than the $979 seen in Cullulleraine. While Cullulleraine has a First Nations population of 7.4%, Merbein West has none, and the two areas show a huge contrast in First Nations personal income, which is far higher in Cullulleraine.

Both areas share a total reliance on cars, as nobody in either place commutes by public transport. They are also similar in that no one in either area speaks little or no English. These shared habits contrast with differences in housing, where separate houses are far higher in Merbein West, and renting is far higher in Cullulleraine. Since 2011, these two areas have remained distinct, with Cullulleraine seeing far more people move in over the last five years than Merbein West.

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Where they differ most

Population: 142 larger in Merbein West Separate houses: 34.3 pts higher in Merbein West Renting: 22.9 pts higher in Cullulleraine First Nations: 7.4 pts higher in Cullulleraine Unemployment: 5.7 pts higher in Merbein West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cullullerainein Merbein West +142 larger in Merbein West gap widening
81 36th pct 223 56th pct
Median age in Cullullerainein Merbein West +8 yrs older in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
50 yrs 71st pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Cullullerainein Merbein West +7.4 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap widening
7.4% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Cullullerainein Merbein West +7.4 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
17.3% 43rd pct 24.7% 74th pct
Under 15 in Cullullerainein Merbein West +8.4 pts higher in Merbein West gap steady
13.6% 28th pct 22.0% 79th pct
De facto in Cullullerainein Merbein West +5.7 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 19.1% 86th pct

Age structure

9.9% Young adults (25–44) +20.6 pts ▸ 30.5%
29.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.0 pts 24.7%
17.3% Seniors (65+) +7.4 pts ▸ 24.7%
13.6% Children (0–14) +8.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
17.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.5 pts 5.8%

Marital status

34.8% Married +10.1 pts ▸ 44.9%
30.3% Never married +4.5 pts ▸ 34.8%
15.2% Divorced ◂ +3.4 pts 11.8%
12.1% Separated ◂ +9.3 pts 2.8%
4.5% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Cullulleraine Merbein West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cullullerainein Merbein West +1.8 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
4.9% 21st pct 6.7% 28th pct

Country of birth

90.1% Australia ◂ +11.2 pts 78.9%
0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.1% English ◂ +4.7 pts 43.5%
43.2% Australian ◂ +7.8 pts 35.4%
8.6% Scottish +1.7 pts ▸ 10.3%
3.7% Irish +5.7 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cullullerainein Merbein West +2.7 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap widening
4.9% 60th pct 2.2% 41st pct
Limited English in Cullullerainein Merbein West even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.7% English only ◂ +6.5 pts 81.2%
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 Cullullerainein Merbein West +9.8 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
55.6% 89th pct 45.7% 67th pct

Religious affiliation

55.6% No religion ◂ +9.8 pts 45.7%
25.9% Christianity +6.8 pts ▸ 32.7%
9.9% Not stated +9.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cullullerainein Merbein West +11.8 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
24.2% 7th pct 36.0% 26th pct
Bachelor+ in Cullullerainein Merbein West +9.5 pts higher in Merbein West gap widening
4.5% 11th pct 14.0% 48th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

24.2% Year 12 +11.8 pts ▸ 36.0%
25.8% Year 11 ◂ +14.3 pts 11.4%
22.7% Year 10 +3.0 pts ▸ 25.7%
9.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 8.6%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.2 pts 35.2%
11.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.6 pts 10.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +20.0 pts 13.3%
29.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
18.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Health +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$190 higher in Merbein West gap widening
$471 10th pct $661 34th pct
Household income in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$493 higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
$819 7th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$592 higher in Merbein West gap widening
$979 6th pct $1,571 31st pct
High earners in Cullullerainein Merbein West +2.8 pts higher in Merbein West gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 23rd pct
High-income homes in Cullullerainein Merbein West +4.3 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 13th pct

Household income distribution

37.1% Under $650 ◂ +22.9 pts 14.3%
28.6% $650–$1,499 +7.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 +8.6 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.5% Under $650 ◂ +13.9 pts 37.6%
22.7% $650–$1,499 +13.2 pts ▸ 36.0%
4.5% $1,500–$2,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cullullerainein Merbein West +5.6 pts higher in Cullulleraine
37.0% 85th pct 31.4% 63rd pct
Mental health in Cullullerainein Merbein West +3.5 pts higher in Cullulleraine
11.1% 77th pct 7.6% 45th pct
Needs assistance in Cullullerainein Merbein West +1.7 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
6.2% 67th pct 4.5% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.6% Asthma ◂ +5.5 pts 8.1%
9.9% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.1% Mental health ◂ +3.5 pts 7.6%
0.0% Other condition +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.7% Heart disease +2.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
6.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 5.8%
4.9% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 3.1%
0.0% Lung condition +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Stroke +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.1% None ◂ +4.2 pts 48.9%
24.7% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 21.1%
6.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.7 pts 4.5%
0.0% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cullullerainein Merbein West +8.1 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap steady
22.7% 69th pct 14.6% 33rd pct
Unpaid carers in Cullullerainein Merbein West +1.4 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
12.1% 43rd pct 13.5% 58th pct
Unpaid child care in Cullullerainein Merbein West +5.4 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
18.2% 20th pct 23.6% 41st pct
Defence service in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cullullerainein Merbein West +0.1 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
21.2% 32nd pct 21.3% 33rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cullullerainein Merbein West +6 larger in Cullulleraine
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Cullullerainein Merbein West +44 yrs older in Merbein West
15 yrs 11th pct 59 yrs 94th pct
Median income in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$475 higher in Cullulleraine
$725 58th pct $250 4th pct
Household income in Cullullerainein Merbein West
$2,125 67th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Cullullerainein Merbein West +0.4 larger in Merbein West gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Cullullerainein Merbein West +7.1 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
16.7% 78th pct 9.6% 42nd pct
Living alone in Cullullerainein Merbein West +17.1 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
40.0% 91st pct 22.9% 47th pct

Family composition

31.5% Couples with children +23.0 pts ▸ 54.5%
40.7% Couples without children ◂ +4.8 pts 35.9%
16.7% One-parent families ◂ +7.1 pts 9.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 1 person ◂ +17.1 pts 22.9%
28.6% 2 people +10.0 pts ▸ 38.6%
20.0% 4 people ◂ +1.4 pts 18.6%
0.0% 5 people +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.6% 6 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 7.1%
0.0% 3 people +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$45 higher in Merbein West
$105 7th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Cullullerainein Merbein West +$254 higher in Merbein West gap widening
$829 10th pct $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in Cullullerainein Merbein West even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Cullullerainein Merbein West +22.9 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
22.9% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Cullullerainein Merbein West +7.1 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap narrowing
60.0% 90th pct 52.9% 81st pct
Separate houses in Cullullerainein Merbein West +34.3 pts higher in Merbein West gap widening
65.7% 12th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Cullullerainein Merbein West +11.4 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
68.6% 25th pct 80.0% 51st pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +7.1 pts 52.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
22.9% Rented ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

65.7% Separate house +34.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.1% Other dwelling ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.6% 3 bedrooms +5.7 pts ▸ 54.3%
20.0% 4 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.6 pts 11.4%
8.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cullullerainein Merbein West even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Cullullerainein Merbein West +5.9 pts higher in Merbein West gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 13th pct
PT commute in Cullullerainein Merbein West even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Cullullerainein Merbein West
— 45 77th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) +18.4 pts ▸ 72.3%
42.3% Walked ◂ +39.3 pts 3.0%
0.0% Worked at home +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.4% 2 vehicles +13.3 pts ▸ 44.8%
42.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.9 pts 17.9%
11.4% 4 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 23.9%
11.4% 3 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cullullerainein Merbein West +16.0 pts higher in Cullulleraine gap widening
37.0% 71st pct 21.0% 17th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cullullerainein Merbein West +5.7 pts higher in Merbein West gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 75th pct
Participation in Cullullerainein Merbein West +15.6 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
43.9% 12th pct 59.6% 46th pct
Full-time in Cullullerainein Merbein West +0.5 pts higher in Merbein West gap narrowing
50.0% 15th pct 50.5% 17th pct

Industries people work in

30.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +19.9 pts 10.9%
19.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +16.3 pts 3.0%
15.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.5 pts 7.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
11.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Construction ◂ +6.6 pts 5.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Retail trade +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Education & training +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other services +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

42.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +23.5 pts 18.8%
38.5% Managers ◂ +28.6 pts 9.9%
19.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.4 pts 13.9%
19.2% Labourers ◂ +6.4 pts 12.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Professionals +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Cullullerainein Merbein West +1.0 higher in Cullulleraine
1.8 64th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cullullerainein Merbein West +1.1 more in Cullulleraine
2.1 66th pct 0.9 58th pct
15-min city in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cullullerainein Merbein West +67.9 pts higher in Cullulleraine
67.9% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cullullerainein Merbein West +53.5 pts higher in Merbein West
37.5% 60th pct 91.0% 81st pct
Walk to health in Cullullerainein Merbein West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cullullerainein Merbein West +13.5 more in Cullulleraine
49.4 81st pct 35.9 75th pct
Intersections/km² in Cullullerainein Merbein West +6 higher in Merbein West
1 44th pct 7 71st pct
Mean slope in Cullullerainein Merbein West +0.4 pts higher in Cullulleraine
2.8% 9th pct 2.4% 3rd pct

Compare Cullulleraine with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cullulleraine vs Merbein West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20692/cullulleraine/vs/SAL21655/merbein-west