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Lake Meran vs Meering West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Lake Meran profile · Meering West profile

Lake Meran Meering West

Lake Meran and Meering West are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in wealth between them; the typical weekly household income in Meering West is $3,249, which is far higher than the $725 seen in Lake Meran. Residents in Lake Meran are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 55 compared to 49 in Meering West. Lake Meran has slightly more infrastructure, with 50% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack nearby schools, groceries, or health services. They also share a similar flat terrain. While both are very small, the gap in typical weekly personal income between them is far higher in Meering West, where the typical resident earns $1,375 compared to $537 in Lake Meran.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $838 higher in Meering West Household income: $2,524 higher in Meering West Population: 10 larger in Lake Meran Median age: 6 yrs older in Lake Meran Family income: $791 higher in Meering West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Meranin Meering West +10 larger in Lake Meran gap steady
22 15th pct 12 9th pct
Median age in Lake Meranin Meering West +6 yrs older in Lake Meran gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Lake Meranin Meering West
45.5% 100th pct —
Under 15 in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —
De facto in Lake Meranin Meering West
25.0% 94th pct —

Age structure

45.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.5 pts 25.0%
27.3% Older adults (45–64) +6.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.2% Young adults (25–44) +6.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

55.0% Never married ◂ +30.0 pts 25.0%
30.0% Married +20.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.0% Widowed ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —

Country of birth

118.2% Australia ◂ +26.5 pts 91.7%
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

68.2% English ◂ +68.2 pts 0.0%
59.1% Australian ◂ +25.8 pts 33.3%
18.2% Irish +31.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.3% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.3 pts 91.7%
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 Lake Meranin Meering West
18.2% 8th pct —

Religious affiliation

68.2% Christianity ◂ +9.8 pts 58.3%
18.2% No religion +6.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.6% Not stated ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Lake Meranin Meering West
20.0% 2nd pct —
Bachelor+ in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

20.0% Year 12 +46.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
40.0% Year 10 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

76.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +76.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.1% Health ◂ +23.1 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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lake Meranin Meering West +$838 higher in Meering West gap widening
$537 16th pct $1,375 95th pct
Household income in Lake Meranin Meering West +$2,524 higher in Meering West gap widening
$725 3rd pct $3,249 100th pct
Family income in Lake Meranin Meering West +$791 higher in Meering West
$2,083 62nd pct $2,874 89th pct
High earners in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

25.0% $1,500–$2,999 +108.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
41.7% Under $650 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
30.0% Under $650 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lake Meranin Meering West
40.9% 91st pct —
Mental health in Lake Meranin Meering West
13.6% 89th pct —
Needs assistance in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

22.7% Arthritis ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% Asthma ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Diabetes ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Heart disease ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia 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

45.5% None +29.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
13.6% One condition ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Two conditions ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lake Meranin Meering West
20.0% 59th pct —
Unpaid carers in Lake Meranin Meering West
55.0% 100th pct —
Unpaid child care in Lake Meranin Meering West
15.0% 13th pct —
Defence service in Lake Meranin Meering West
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Lake Meranin Meering West
15.0% 12th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Meranin Meering West +0.2 larger in Meering West gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.3 29th pct

Family composition

68.4% Couples with children ◂ +68.4 pts 0.0%
31.6% Couples without children +1.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.3% One-parent families ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 2 people +108.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
66.7% 1 person ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
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

Rent in Lake Meranin Meering West
$130 10th pct —
People / bedroom in Lake Meranin Meering West +0.10 higher in Lake Meran
0.60 7th pct 0.50 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +83.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
25.0% Rented ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage 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% 5 or more +200.0 pts ▸ 200.0%
41.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
25.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Walked +46.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
53.3% Worked at home ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% Car (driver) ◂ +33.3 pts 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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
66.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
25.0% 4 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lake Meranin Meering West
18.2% 13th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Lake Meranin Meering West
75.0% 89th pct —

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.7 pts 60.0%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

53.3% Managers ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
26.7% Professionals ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative 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 Lake Meranin Meering West +0.5 higher in Lake Meran
0.5 51st pct 0.0 24th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lake Meranin Meering West +0.5 more in Lake Meran
0.5 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lake Meranin Meering West +50.0 pts higher in Lake Meran
50.0% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Lake Meranin Meering West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lake Meranin Meering West +234.8 more in Lake Meran
318.2 97th pct 83.3 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Lake Meranin Meering West +0 higher in Lake Meran
1 44th pct 0 28th pct
Mean slope in Lake Meranin Meering West +0.3 pts higher in Meering West
2.6% 6th pct 2.9% 10th pct

Compare Lake Meran with nearby areas

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Compare Meering West with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Meran vs Meering West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21439/lake-meran/vs/SAL21638/meering-west