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Merino vs Tahara West

Name: Merino vs Tahara West — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.9 km apart · Merino profile · Tahara West profile

Merino Tahara West

Merino and Tahara West are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. There is a stark contrast in wealth between them; typical weekly family income is far higher in Tahara West at $2,624, compared to $1,111 in Merino. This gap is also seen in home-loan payments, which are far higher in Tahara West at $3,166 per month, while Merino's typical payment is $650. Merino is more established in terms of local services, with one school within 3km and more amenity types within a 15-minute walk.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and lack nearby groceries, health services, or public transport. Residents in both areas typically live in small households of around two people. This shared lifestyle exists despite the income gap and the fact that residents in Tahara West are noticeably older, with a typical age of 62 compared to 58 in Merino.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $476 higher in Tahara West Household income: $897 higher in Tahara West Family income: $1,513 higher in Tahara West Mortgage: $2,516 higher in Tahara West Population: 232 larger in Merino

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merino in Tahara West +232 larger in Merino gap steady

249 58th pct 17 12th pct

Median age in Merino in Tahara West +4 yrs older in Tahara West gap narrowing

58 yrs 90th pct 62 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

39.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +39.8 pts 0.0%

29.3% Seniors (65+) +6.0 pts ▸ 35.3%

14.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

7.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

6.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.9% Married +19.1 pts ▸ 60.0%

24.8% Never married +1.9 pts ▸ 26.7%

23.0% Divorced ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%

5.2% Separated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

3.9% Widowed ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Merino Tahara West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.1% Australia ◂ +6.7 pts 76.5%

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

41.8% Australian +17.1 pts ▸ 58.8%

47.8% English ◂ +12.5 pts 35.3%

12.0% Scottish +17.4 pts ▸ 29.4%

4.8% German +18.7 pts ▸ 23.5%

13.7% Irish ◂ +13.7 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

Language used at home

92.8% English only ◂ +16.3 pts 76.5%

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

Religious affiliation

54.6% Christianity ◂ +25.2 pts 29.4%

35.3% No religion +5.8 pts ▸ 41.2%

7.6% Not stated +27.7 pts ▸ 35.3%

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

Schools ≤3 km in Merino in Tahara West +1 more in Merino

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Merino in Tahara West

11 0th pct —

ICSEA in Merino in Tahara West

959 31st pct —

Highest year of school

29.4% Year 12 +3.9 pts ▸ 33.3%

17.2% Year 11 +16.1 pts ▸ 33.3%

24.0% Year 10 +2.7 pts ▸ 26.7%

18.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.3% Certificate III / IV +6.1 pts ▸ 45.5%

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 +45.1 pts ▸ 54.5%

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 Merino in Tahara West +$476 higher in Tahara West gap widening

$473 10th pct $949 77th pct

Household income in Merino in Tahara West +$897 higher in Tahara West gap widening

$769 5th pct $1,666 58th pct

Family income in Merino in Tahara West +$1,513 higher in Tahara West gap widening

$1,111 9th pct $2,624 86th pct

Household income distribution

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 +17.4 pts ▸ 30.0%

5.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

3.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.8% Under $650 ◂ +37.8 pts 20.0%

7.4% $1,500–$2,999 +32.6 pts ▸ 40.0%

25.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

20.9% Arthritis ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%

12.9% Other condition +4.8 pts ▸ 17.6%

15.3% Mental health ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%

12.0% Asthma ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

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 +31.5 pts ▸ 76.5%

28.1% One condition ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%

10.8% Two conditions ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

5.6% Three or more ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Merino in Tahara West even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Merino in Tahara West

64 yrs 98th pct —

Median income in Merino in Tahara West

$225 2nd pct —

Household income in Merino in Tahara West

$450 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Merino in Tahara West +0.1 larger in Merino gap narrowing

1.9 11th pct 1.8 9th pct

Family composition

31.4% Couples with children +50.5 pts ▸ 81.8%

50.3% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 36.4%

13.6% One-parent families ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.5% 1 person ◂ +4.5 pts 40.0%

42.9% 2 people ◂ +2.9 pts 40.0%

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 Merino in Tahara West

$100 6th pct —

Mortgage in Merino in Tahara West +$2,516 higher in Tahara West

$650 5th pct $3,166 93rd pct

People / bedroom in Merino in Tahara West +0.20 higher in Merino gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

68.9% Owned outright ◂ +28.9 pts 40.0%

0.0% Other tenure +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

22.7% Owned with a mortgage +7.3 pts ▸ 30.0%

9.2% Rented ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

3.4% Not stated ◂ +3.4 pts 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

15.1% 4 bedrooms +44.9 pts ▸ 60.0%

47.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.9 pts 30.0%

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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

81.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +81.5 pts 0.0%

14.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Merino in Tahara West even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Merino in Tahara West even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Merino in Tahara West even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Merino in Tahara West even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +40.9 pts 21.4%

11.8% Worked at home +31.0 pts ▸ 42.9%

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

34.5% 1 vehicle +25.5 pts ▸ 60.0%

43.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.1 pts 30.0%

11.2% 4 or more +18.8 pts ▸ 30.0%

15.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

30.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +34.2 pts ▸ 64.3%

23.7% Health care & social assistance +4.9 pts ▸ 28.6%

6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

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 +19.2 pts ▸ 42.9%

21.5% Labourers ◂ +0.1 pts 21.4%

15.1% Professionals ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

14.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

9.7% Sales workers ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

7.5% Community & personal service ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

4.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merino in Tahara West +1.8 higher in Merino

1.8 64th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Merino in Tahara West +2.1 more in Merino

2.1 66th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Merino in Tahara West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Merino in Tahara West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Merino in Tahara West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Merino in Tahara West +9.1 pts higher in Merino

9.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Merino in Tahara West +68.8 pts higher in Merino

68.8% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Merino in Tahara West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Merino in Tahara West +52.2 more in Merino

52.2 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Merino in Tahara West +1 higher in Merino

1 52nd pct 0 30th pct

Mean slope in Merino in Tahara West +0.6 pts higher in Merino

7.0% 62nd pct 6.4% 58th pct

Compare Merino with nearby areas

Tahara West Henty Digby Paschendale Tahara Bridge Clover Flat Hilgay Grassdale

Compare Tahara West with nearby areas

Tahara Bridge Paschendale Merino Grassdale Tahara Hilgay Henty Digby

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Merino vs Tahara West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21658/merino/vs/SAL22422/tahara-west

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity

Age structure

Marital status

Age & sex structure

🌏 Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

Ancestry

💬 Language

Language used at home

🕊️ Religion

Religious affiliation

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

Highest qualification level

Field of qualification

💰 Income

Household income distribution

Personal income distribution

🩺 Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

Number of long-term health conditions

🤝 Community Participation

🪃 First Nations

🏠 Family & Households

Family composition

Household size

🏘️ Housing & Dwellings

How homes are owned or rented

Types of homes

Bedrooms per home

Monthly mortgage distribution

🚗 Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

Motor vehicles per home

🚆 Migration & Movement

💼 Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

Occupations people work in

🚶 Walkability

Compare Merino with nearby areas

Compare Tahara West with nearby areas

Cite this page

Demographics & Identity

Ancestry & Birthplace

Language

Religion

Education & Qualifications

Income

Health & Disability

Community Participation

First Nations

Family & Households

Housing & Dwellings

Transport & Vehicles

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Walkability