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Killara vs Merino

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Killara profile · Merino profile

Killara Merino

Merino and Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) are nearby rural areas with very different profiles. Residents in Merino are far older, with a typical age of 58 compared to just 28 in Killara (Glenelg - Vic.). Merino is more developed for its size, with a school and some walkable amenities, whereas Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) has no schools within 3 km. There is also a significant gap in pay, as typical weekly family income is far higher in Killara (Glenelg - Vic.) at $1,875, compared to $1,111 in Merino.

Daily life in both places is very similar in other ways, with typical weekly rents of $100 and about two people per home. Neither area has public transport, and no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Both are car-dependent, though Merino is slightly more walkable with some homes near parks.

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Where they differ most

Population: 240 larger in Merino Median age: 30 yrs older in Merino Mortgage: $236 higher in Merino Family income: $764 higher in Killara Household income: $230 higher in Killara

Demographics & Identity

Population in Killarain Merino +240 larger in Merino gap steady
9 6th pct 249 58th pct
Median age in Killarain Merino +30 yrs older in Merino gap widening
28 yrs 2nd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Killarain Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Killarain Merino
— 29.3% 85th pct
Under 15 in Killarain Merino
— 7.2% 11th pct
De facto in Killarain Merino
— 15.7% 74th pct

Age structure

77.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +62.9 pts 14.9%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +39.8 pts ▸ 39.8%
33.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.0 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

233.3% Never married ◂ +208.6 pts 24.8%
100.0% Separated ◂ +94.8 pts 5.2%
0.0% Married +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% Divorced +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% Widowed +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Killara Merino

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Killarain Merino
— 11.6% 51st pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +16.9 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

111.1% Australian ◂ +69.3 pts 41.8%
0.0% English +47.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
0.0% Irish +13.7 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 Killarain Merino
— 1.2% 35th pct
Limited English in Killarain 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 Killarain Merino
— 35.3% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

111.1% No religion ◂ +75.8 pts 35.3%
33.3% Christianity +21.3 pts ▸ 54.6%
0.0% Not stated +7.6 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 Killarain Merino
— 29.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Killarain Merino
— 10.0% 29th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Killarain Merino +1 more in Merino
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Killarain Merino
— 11 0th pct
ICSEA in Killarain Merino
— 959 31st pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Year 10 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Year 11 +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%

Income

Personal income in Killarain Merino +$23 higher in Merino gap narrowing
$450 8th pct $473 10th pct
Household income in Killarain Merino +$230 higher in Killara
$999 13th pct $769 5th pct
Family income in Killarain Merino +$764 higher in Killara
$1,875 49th pct $1,111 9th pct
High earners in Killarain Merino
— 1.3% 18th pct
High-income homes in Killarain Merino
— 9.2% 27th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +40.3 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

0.0% Under $650 +57.8 pts ▸ 57.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.2 pts ▸ 25.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

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

Long-term health conditions reported

33.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.4 pts 20.9%
0.0% Mental health +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Other condition +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Asthma +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Heart disease +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
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

33.3% None +11.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
33.3% Three or more ◂ +27.7 pts 5.6%
0.0% One condition +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% Two conditions +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Community Participation

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

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Killarain Merino +0.1 larger in Killara
2.0 14th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Killarain Merino
— 13.6% 66th pct
Living alone in Killarain Merino
— 44.5% 96th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +68.6 pts 31.4%
0.0% Couples without children +50.3 pts ▸ 50.3%
0.0% One-parent families +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 1 person ◂ +35.5 pts 44.5%
0.0% 2 people +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
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 Killarain Merino even
$100 6th pct $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Killarain Merino +$236 higher in Merino
$414 0th pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in Killarain Merino +0.10 higher in Merino gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Killarain Merino
— 9.2% 24th pct
Owned outright in Killarain Merino
— 68.9% 99th pct
Separate houses in Killarain Merino
— 97.5% 55th pct
3+ bedrooms in Killarain Merino
— 66.4% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +77.3 pts 22.7%
0.0% Owned outright +68.9 pts ▸ 68.9%
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

80.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +53.1 pts 26.9%
60.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +44.9 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +81.5 pts ▸ 81.5%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +62.4 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

0.0% 2 vehicles +43.1 pts ▸ 43.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +34.5 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 Killarain Merino
— 30.9% 50th pct
Recent arrivals in Killarain Merino
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

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

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +30.1 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

0.0% Managers +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Labourers +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Professionals +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
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 Killarain Merino +1.8 higher in Merino
0.0 22nd pct 1.8 64th pct
Types ≤15 min in Killarain Merino +2.1 more in Merino
0.0 0th pct 2.1 66th pct
15-min city in Killarain Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Killarain Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Killarain Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Killarain Merino +9.1 pts higher in Merino
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 61st pct
Walk to a park in Killarain Merino +68.8 pts higher in Merino
0.0% 0th pct 68.8% 69th pct
Walk to health in Killarain Merino even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Killarain Merino +503.3 more in Killara
555.6 100th pct 52.2 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Killarain Merino +1 higher in Merino
0 35th pct 1 52nd pct
Mean slope in Killarain Merino +2.1 pts higher in Merino
4.8% 40th pct 7.0% 62nd pct

Compare Killara with nearby areas

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Compare Merino with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Killara vs Merino [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21346/killara/vs/SAL21658/merino