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Mepunga East vs Nirranda

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Mepunga East profile · Nirranda profile

Mepunga East Nirranda

Mepunga East and Nirranda are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. They differ sharply in their age and family profiles; Mepunga East is home to many more children, with 27.4% of residents under 15, while Nirranda has no children in that age group. This is consistent with the typical resident being far older in Nirranda at 60, compared to 39 in Mepunga East. Mepunga East is also wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,666, which is far higher than the $1,562 seen in Nirranda.

Both areas are almost identical in their housing styles, with every single home being a separate detached house. They also share a similar level of education, with about 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In terms of the wider landscape, Nirranda has more walkable amenities and parks within a 15-minute walk, while Mepunga East has a far higher share of homes owned outright at 56.5%.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Nirranda Under 15: 27.4 pts higher in Mepunga East Renting: 28.6 pts higher in Nirranda Owned outright: 28.0 pts higher in Mepunga East Unpaid child care: 23.2 pts higher in Mepunga East

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +23 larger in Mepunga East gap widening
73 34th pct 50 28th pct
Median age in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +21 yrs older in Nirranda gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +4.5 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
31.5% 88th pct 36.0% 92nd pct
Under 15 in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +27.4 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
27.4% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +22.7 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.7% 91st pct

Age structure

13.7% Older adults (45–64) +32.3 pts ▸ 46.0%
31.5% Seniors (65+) +4.5 pts ▸ 36.0%
27.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
23.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.3 pts 10.0%
8.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.5% Married ◂ +4.1 pts 57.4%
32.7% Never married ◂ +0.8 pts 31.9%
0.0% Divorced +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
5.8% Widowed ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mepunga East Nirranda

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.6% Australia +6.4 pts ▸ 90.0%
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

49.3% English ◂ +15.3 pts 34.0%
39.7% Australian ◂ +3.7 pts 36.0%
20.5% Irish +7.5 pts ▸ 28.0%
9.6% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% German +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
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

Other language in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.4% English only +9.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +16.2 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
17.8% 7th pct 34.0% 31st pct

Religious affiliation

63.0% Christianity ◂ +9.0 pts 54.0%
17.8% No religion +16.2 pts ▸ 34.0%
20.5% Not stated ◂ +8.5 pts 12.0%
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 Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +4.1 pts higher in Nirranda gap steady
38.5% 32nd pct 42.6% 44th pct
Bachelor+ in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.9 pts higher in Mepunga East gap narrowing
11.5% 37th pct 10.6% 32nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
59 18th pct 59 18th pct
ICSEA in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
954 28th pct 954 28th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +4.1 pts ▸ 42.6%
23.1% Year 11 ◂ +12.4 pts 10.6%
17.3% Year 10 +4.0 pts ▸ 21.3%
5.8% Year 9 or below +0.6 pts ▸ 6.4%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
25.0% Certificate III / IV even 25.0%
21.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.8 pts 15.6%
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

25.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% Health +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.3% Architecture & building ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Society & culture ◂ +4.9 pts 9.4%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related 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 Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +$278 higher in Mepunga East gap widening
$1,194 90th pct $916 74th pct
Household income in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +$1,104 higher in Mepunga East gap widening
$2,666 92nd pct $1,562 51st pct
Family income in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +$958 higher in Mepunga East gap widening
$3,124 92nd pct $2,166 67th pct
High earners in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +12.8 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
19.2% 88th pct 6.4% 40th pct
High-income homes in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +24.8 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
39.1% 92nd pct 14.3% 45th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +52.4 pts ▸ 52.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +38.1 pts ▸ 38.1%
26.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
13.0% $4,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

Personal income distribution

26.9% $650–$1,499 +34.8 pts ▸ 61.7%
7.7% Under $650 +26.4 pts ▸ 34.0%
28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
13.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 6.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +8.7 pts higher in Nirranda
23.3% 24th pct 32.0% 66th pct
Mental health in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +5.5 pts higher in Mepunga East
5.5% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +10.0 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 89th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 8.0%
0.0% Diabetes +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 8.0%
8.2% Other condition ◂ +2.2 pts 6.0%
0.0% Stroke +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.5% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None +1.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
20.5% One condition +3.5 pts ▸ 24.0%
6.8% Two conditions ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.7 pts higher in Nirranda gap narrowing
26.9% 80th pct 27.7% 81st pct
Unpaid carers in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +3.6 pts higher in Nirranda gap narrowing
13.5% 57th pct 17.0% 84th pct
Unpaid child care in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +23.2 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
42.3% 96th pct 19.1% 23rd pct
Defence service in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +22.9 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
15.4% 13th pct 38.3% 93rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.9 larger in Mepunga East gap widening
2.9 81st pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +12.5 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 60th pct
Living alone in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +1.7 pts higher in Nirranda gap steady
17.4% 27th pct 19.0% 33rd pct

Family composition

86.5% Couples with children ◂ +64.0 pts 22.5%
15.4% Couples without children +52.1 pts ▸ 67.5%
0.0% One-parent families +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.4% 2 people +17.2 pts ▸ 47.6%
30.4% 3 people ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% 1 person +1.7 pts ▸ 19.0%
17.4% 6 or more ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +$20 higher in Mepunga East gap narrowing
$180 20th pct $160 16th pct
Mortgage in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +$242 higher in Nirranda gap narrowing
$1,600 48th pct $1,842 63rd pct
People / bedroom in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.30 higher in Mepunga East gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +28.6 pts higher in Nirranda gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 28.6% 76th pct
Owned outright in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +28.0 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
56.5% 87th pct 28.6% 20th pct
Separate houses in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +19.5 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
95.7% 91st pct 76.2% 41st pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.5% Owned outright ◂ +28.0 pts 28.6%
30.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.6 pts 23.8%
0.0% Rented +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
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

39.1% 3 bedrooms +13.3 pts ▸ 52.4%
39.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 23.8%
17.4% 5 or more ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +11.7 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
22.9% 67th pct 11.1% 31st pct
PT commute in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +13 longer in Mepunga East
74 93rd pct 61 86th pct

How people get to work

51.4% Car (driver) +22.6 pts ▸ 74.1%
22.9% Worked at home ◂ +11.7 pts 11.1%
8.6% Walked +2.5 pts ▸ 11.1%
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% 3 vehicles +38.1 pts ▸ 38.1%
18.2% 4 or more +19.9 pts ▸ 38.1%
31.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.5 pts 14.3%
18.2% 1 vehicle +5.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +4.8 pts higher in Nirranda gap narrowing
7.2% 2nd pct 12.0% 6th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +5.6 pts higher in Mepunga East gap widening
67.3% 73rd pct 61.7% 54th pct
Full-time in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +16.2 pts higher in Mepunga East gap narrowing
82.9% 100th pct 66.7% 83rd pct

Industries people work in

42.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
11.4% Retail trade ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Education & training ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Other services ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

45.7% Managers ◂ +16.1 pts 29.6%
14.3% Professionals +11.6 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Labourers +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
14.3% Technicians & trades +0.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.4% Community & personal service ◂ +0.3 pts 11.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.2 higher in Nirranda
0.0 30th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.3 more in Nirranda
0.0 0th pct 0.3 45th pct
15-min city in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +25.0 pts higher in Nirranda
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 56th pct
Walk to health in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +20.0 more in Nirranda
0.0 0th pct 20.0 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0 higher in Nirranda
0 36th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Mepunga Eastin Nirranda +0.1 pts higher in Mepunga East
3.6% 22nd pct 3.5% 21st pct

Compare Mepunga East with nearby areas

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Compare Nirranda with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mepunga East vs Nirranda [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21651/mepunga-east/vs/SAL21949/nirranda