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Merino vs Paschendale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Merino profile · Paschendale profile

Merino Paschendale

Merino and Paschendale are two small, neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Merino has a much older population, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over, and is far more likely to have residents with long-term health conditions (46.2%). It is also more diverse, with 11.6% of people born overseas. In contrast, Paschendale has much higher typical incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $1,999 compared to $769 in Merino. Paschendale also has a much higher proportion of people working from home (46.2%) and more full-time employment (88.5%).

Both areas are effectively alike in that no one uses public transport to get to work and neither has a resident population with any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity. They also share similar terrain slopes. While they have these commonalities, they differ in their accessibility; Merino has more walkable amenities and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, whereas Paschendale has none.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,230 higher in Paschendale Family income: $2,139 higher in Paschendale Work from home: 34.3 pts higher in Paschendale Participation: 34.3 pts higher in Paschendale Full-time: 32.5 pts higher in Paschendale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merinoin Paschendale +216 larger in Merino gap steady
249 58th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Merinoin Paschendale +6 yrs older in Merino gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Merinoin Paschendale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Merinoin Paschendale +11.1 pts higher in Merino gap narrowing
29.3% 85th pct 18.2% 47th pct
Under 15 in Merinoin Paschendale +7.2 pts higher in Merino gap widening
7.2% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Merinoin Paschendale +15.7 pts higher in Merino gap widening
15.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

39.8% Older adults (45–64) +17.8 pts ▸ 57.6%
6.0% Youth (15–24) +27.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.1 pts 18.2%
14.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
7.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.9% Married +15.4 pts ▸ 56.3%
24.8% Never married +15.8 pts ▸ 40.6%
23.0% Divorced ◂ +10.5 pts 12.5%
5.2% Separated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% Widowed ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Merino Paschendale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Merinoin Paschendale +11.6 pts higher in Merino gap widening
11.6% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia +13.8 pts ▸ 97.0%
6.8% England ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
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

47.8% English ◂ +14.5 pts 33.3%
41.8% Australian +3.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
12.0% Scottish +9.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
13.7% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 12.1%
4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% Chinese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
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 Merinoin Paschendale +1.2 pts higher in Merino gap widening
1.2% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Merinoin Paschendale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.8% English only +10.3 pts ▸ 103.0%
1.2% Arabic ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
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 Merinoin Paschendale +8.1 pts higher in Merino gap steady
35.3% 35th pct 27.3% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

54.6% Christianity +15.1 pts ▸ 69.7%
35.3% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 27.3%
7.6% Not stated ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other religions ◂ +2.8 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Merinoin Paschendale +13.3 pts higher in Merino gap steady
29.4% 12th pct 16.1% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Merinoin Paschendale +10.0 pts higher in Merino gap widening
10.0% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Merinoin Paschendale +1 more in Merino
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Merinoin Paschendale
11 0th pct —
ICSEA in Merinoin Paschendale
959 31st pct —

Highest year of school

24.0% Year 10 +18.0 pts ▸ 41.9%
29.4% Year 12 ◂ +13.3 pts 16.1%
17.2% Year 11 +8.6 pts ▸ 25.8%
18.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.4 pts 16.1%

Highest qualification level

39.3% Certificate III / IV +40.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
17.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.4% Agriculture & environment +20.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.7% Management & commerce ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Health ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
9.4% Architecture & building ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Creative arts ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Education ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Information technology ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Merinoin Paschendale +$126 higher in Paschendale gap widening
$473 10th pct $599 25th pct
Household income in Merinoin Paschendale +$1,230 higher in Paschendale gap widening
$769 5th pct $1,999 75th pct
Family income in Merinoin Paschendale +$2,139 higher in Paschendale gap widening
$1,111 9th pct $3,250 94th pct
High earners in Merinoin Paschendale +8.1 pts higher in Paschendale gap widening
1.3% 18th pct 9.4% 57th pct
High-income homes in Merinoin Paschendale
9.2% 27th pct —

Household income distribution

3.4% $4,000 or more +53.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
40.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%
31.9% Under $650 ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
12.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.8% Under $650 +10.9 pts ▸ 68.8%
25.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.7 pts 12.5%
7.4% $1,500–$2,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Merinoin Paschendale +25.0 pts higher in Merino
46.2% 98th pct 21.2% 17th pct
Mental health in Merinoin Paschendale +15.3 pts higher in Merino
15.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Merinoin Paschendale +8.8 pts higher in Merino gap widening
8.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

20.9% Arthritis ◂ +2.7 pts 18.2%
15.3% Mental health ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
12.9% Other condition ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.0% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 9.1%
7.2% Heart disease ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Diabetes ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Lung condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.0% None +42.9 pts ▸ 87.9%
28.1% One condition ◂ +9.9 pts 18.2%
10.8% Two conditions ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Three or more +3.5 pts ▸ 9.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Merinoin Paschendale +1.2 pts higher in Paschendale gap narrowing
27.0% 80th pct 28.1% 82nd pct
Unpaid carers in Merinoin Paschendale +18.7 pts higher in Merino gap widening
18.7% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Merinoin Paschendale +16.1 pts higher in Merino gap widening
16.1% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Merinoin Paschendale +1.3 pts higher in Merino
1.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Merinoin Paschendale +10.3 pts higher in Merino gap widening
32.2% 86th pct 21.9% 36th pct

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Merinoin Paschendale +0.7 larger in Paschendale gap narrowing
1.9 11th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Merinoin Paschendale +13.6 pts higher in Merino gap narrowing
13.6% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Merinoin Paschendale
44.5% 96th pct —

Family composition

31.4% Couples with children +27.3 pts ▸ 58.6%
50.3% Couples without children ◂ +36.5 pts 13.8%
13.6% One-parent families ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.5% 1 person ◂ +16.0 pts 28.6%
42.9% 2 people ◂ +21.4 pts 21.4%
6.7% 4 people ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% 3 people ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% 5 people ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Merinoin Paschendale +$50 higher in Paschendale
$100 6th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Merinoin Paschendale
$650 5th pct —
People / bedroom in Merinoin Paschendale even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Merinoin Paschendale
9.2% 24th pct —
Owned outright in Merinoin Paschendale
68.9% 99th pct —
Separate houses in Merinoin Paschendale
97.5% 55th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Merinoin Paschendale
66.4% 22nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

68.9% Owned outright ◂ +26.1 pts 42.9%
22.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
9.2% Rented +12.2 pts ▸ 21.4%
3.4% Not stated ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

47.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.2 pts 35.7%
15.1% 4 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 35.7%
26.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
9.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% 5 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Merinoin Paschendale
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Merinoin Paschendale +34.3 pts higher in Paschendale
11.8% 33rd pct 46.2% 95th pct
PT commute in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Merinoin Paschendale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Merinoin Paschendale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +12.4 pts 50.0%
11.8% Worked at home +34.3 pts ▸ 46.2%
4.3% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

15.5% 3 vehicles +44.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
43.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.1 pts 30.0%
34.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
11.2% 4 or more +18.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Merinoin Paschendale +18.7 pts higher in Merino gap widening
30.9% 50th pct 12.1% 6th pct
Recent arrivals in Merinoin Paschendale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Merinoin Paschendale +10.2 pts higher in Merino
10.2% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Merinoin Paschendale +34.3 pts higher in Paschendale gap widening
47.0% 16th pct 81.3% 95th pct
Full-time in Merinoin Paschendale +32.5 pts higher in Paschendale
55.9% 38th pct 88.5% 100th pct

Industries people work in

30.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.0 pts ▸ 46.2%
23.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Transport & warehousing +5.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.4% Retail trade ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Construction ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Education & training ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Other services ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.7% Managers +26.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.5% Labourers ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.0% Clerical & administrative +1.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
15.1% Professionals ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Machinery operators & drivers +7.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Sales workers ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merinoin Paschendale +1.8 higher in Merino
1.8 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Merinoin Paschendale +2.1 more in Merino
2.1 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merinoin Paschendale +9.1 pts higher in Merino
9.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merinoin Paschendale +68.8 pts higher in Merino
68.8% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Merinoin Paschendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merinoin Paschendale +52.2 more in Merino
52.2 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Merinoin Paschendale +1 higher in Merino
1 52nd pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Merinoin Paschendale +0.6 pts higher in Paschendale
7.0% 62nd pct 7.5% 67th pct

Compare Merino with nearby areas

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Compare Paschendale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Merino vs Paschendale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21658/merino/vs/SAL22040/paschendale