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Mernda vs South Morang

Name: Mernda vs South Morang — 2021 Census comparison
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.5 km apart · Mernda profile · South Morang profile

Mernda South Morang

South Morang and Mernda are two large neighbouring areas in Victoria with distinct growth profiles. Mernda is a younger hub where 50.7% of people moved in during the last five years, compared to 30.3% in South Morang. This influx of new residents is reflected in Mernda's higher share of children under 15 (27.0% versus 20.9%) and a larger proportion of people born overseas (35.2% compared to 31.5%). South Morang feels more established, with residents who are noticeably older, a higher share of homes owned outright (23.6% versus 14.3%), and far more schools (34 compared to 17).

These two areas are very similar in the typical weekly income of their households, which sits around $2,000 to $2,100. They also share a similar proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force and a nearly identical average school advantage score. While both are growing, the gaps between them are shifting, such as the rising share of renters in Mernda compared to South Morang.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 20.4 pts higher in Mernda Unpaid child care: 9.6 pts higher in Mernda Owned outright: 9.4 pts higher in South Morang Renting: 6.7 pts higher in Mernda Under 15: 6.1 pts higher in Mernda

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mernda in South Morang +1,620 larger in South Morang gap narrowing

23,369 90th pct 24,989 91st pct

Median age in Mernda in South Morang +3 yrs older in South Morang gap widening

33 yrs 11th pct 36 yrs 17th pct

Age structure

36.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.8 pts 29.1%

27.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.1 pts 20.9%

18.0% Older adults (45–64) +7.2 pts ▸ 25.2%

10.6% Youth (15–24) +3.4 pts ▸ 14.0%

7.6% Seniors (65+) +3.2 pts ▸ 10.8%

Marital status

54.2% Married ◂ +1.8 pts 52.4%

32.4% Never married +1.1 pts ▸ 33.5%

7.3% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 7.0%

2.5% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.5% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Mernda South Morang

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

61.6% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 65.8%

10.3% India ◂ +3.8 pts 6.5%

1.1% Italy +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.7% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%

1.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%

1.5% England ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

0.9% China +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

1.1% Nepal ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%

0.5% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Ancestry

22.9% Australian ◂ +0.8 pts 22.2%

21.0% English ◂ +2.2 pts 18.8%

10.0% Italian +6.6 pts ▸ 16.5%

11.4% Indian ◂ +3.5 pts 7.9%

5.7% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 5.5%

3.9% Greek +1.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.8% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 4.4%

3.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.6% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

1.9% German even 1.9%

0.6% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Language

Language used at home

56.9% English only +2.8 pts ▸ 59.7%

4.8% Punjabi ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%

1.8% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.0% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 1.8%

2.5% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.9% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.4% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.6% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

0.5% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +11.9 pts ▸ 56.4%

28.5% No religion ◂ +3.9 pts 24.5%

9.4% Hinduism ◂ +3.9 pts 5.5%

5.3% Islam ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%

4.9% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%

4.4% Other religions ◂ +2.0 pts 2.4%

2.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 2.2%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Mernda in South Morang +0.03 more in Mernda

0.79 3rd pct 0.77 3rd pct

Schools ≤3 km in Mernda in South Morang +17 more in South Morang

17 86th pct 34 89th pct

Avg size in Mernda in South Morang +88 larger in Mernda

787 94th pct 699 90th pct

ICSEA in Mernda in South Morang even

1,043 76th pct 1,044 76th pct

Highest year of school

67.7% Year 12 ◂ +2.2 pts 65.5%

11.3% Year 10 even 11.3%

9.3% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 9.9%

7.8% Year 9 or below +1.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

Highest qualification level

27.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.6 pts 27.1%

24.8% Certificate III / IV +2.7 pts ▸ 27.5%

18.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 17.6%

12.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 10.2%

3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 1.4%

Field of qualification

19.9% Management & commerce even 20.0%

12.8% Engineering & related +2.2 pts ▸ 15.0%

13.0% Society & culture ◂ +1.2 pts 11.8%

10.7% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 10.1%

7.5% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.8% Information technology ◂ +1.6 pts 5.2%

6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.8 pts 6.0%

5.5% Architecture & building +1.0 pts ▸ 6.4%

3.1% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%

3.0% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Mernda in South Morang +$55 higher in Mernda gap narrowing

$879 70th pct $824 62nd pct

Household income in Mernda in South Morang +$67 higher in South Morang gap widening

$2,011 75th pct $2,078 78th pct

Family income in Mernda in South Morang +$108 higher in South Morang gap widening

$2,141 65th pct $2,249 71st pct

Household income distribution

39.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 37.4%

23.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 22.2%

12.6% $3,000–$3,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 14.5%

8.8% $4,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 10.5%

9.5% Under $650 +0.1 pts ▸ 9.6%

Personal income distribution

37.1% Under $650 +3.0 pts ▸ 40.0%

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.8 pts 34.5%

19.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 18.7%

2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 2.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.3% Mental health +0.5 pts ▸ 7.8%

7.7% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 7.4%

6.8% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.4% Arthritis +1.5 pts ▸ 6.9%

4.2% Diabetes +0.6 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.3% Heart disease +0.7 pts ▸ 3.0%

1.5% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.7% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.2% Dementia +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.5% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.0% None ◂ +1.8 pts 70.1%

15.7% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 16.4%

4.4% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.8% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Mernda in South Morang +133 larger in Mernda

325 86th pct 192 86th pct

Median age in Mernda in South Morang +1 yrs older in South Morang

20 yrs 25th pct 21 yrs 29th pct

Median income in Mernda in South Morang +$141 higher in Mernda

$866 71st pct $725 58th pct

Household income in Mernda in South Morang +$144 higher in South Morang

$2,012 62nd pct $2,156 68th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mernda in South Morang even gap narrowing

3.0 86th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

69.4% Couples with children +1.3 pts ▸ 70.7%

16.1% Couples without children ◂ +0.1 pts 16.0%

13.7% One-parent families ◂ +1.1 pts 12.6%

0.8% Other families even 0.8%

Household size

25.8% 2 people ◂ +0.1 pts 25.6%

24.9% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 25.5%

20.2% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 19.6%

15.0% 1 person +0.7 pts ▸ 15.7%

10.1% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 9.7%

3.9% 6 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mernda in South Morang +$9 higher in South Morang gap steady

$381 78th pct $390 80th pct

Mortgage in Mernda in South Morang +$37 higher in Mernda gap narrowing

$1,937 68th pct $1,900 66th pct

People / bedroom in Mernda in South Morang even gap narrowing

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.7 pts 52.4%

27.3% Rented ◂ +6.7 pts 20.6%

14.3% Owned outright +9.4 pts ▸ 23.6%

2.2% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 2.0%

1.3% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%

Types of homes

89.4% Separate house ◂ +5.0 pts 84.4%

9.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.0 pts ▸ 15.2%

1.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%

0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

53.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.3 pts 44.5%

34.0% 3 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 39.5%

6.4% 2 bedrooms +1.7 pts ▸ 8.1%

4.1% 5 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 6.1%

0.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

0.0% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

76.8% $350–$549 ◂ +3.2 pts 73.6%

16.0% $200–$349 +1.5 pts ▸ 17.5%

2.1% Under $200 +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.1% $550–$749 +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.1% $750 or more even 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 38.2%

30.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.7 pts 30.0%

8.8% Under $1,000 +3.9 pts ▸ 12.7%

10.1% $3,000 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 12.2%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Mernda in South Morang +11 more in South Morang

83 89th pct 94 89th pct

Stops/1k in Mernda in South Morang +0.21 more in South Morang

3.55 72nd pct 3.76 72nd pct

Departures/1k in Mernda in South Morang +27.9 more in South Morang

1,212.9 87th pct 1,240.9 88th pct

PT routes in Mernda in South Morang +1 more in Mernda

9 86th pct 8 86th pct

Stop walk in Mernda in South Morang +3 longer in Mernda

7 39th pct 4 29th pct

Drive to city in Mernda in South Morang +4 longer in Mernda

35 30th pct 31 27th pct

Reach 30 min in Mernda in South Morang +13,560 more in South Morang

11,427 61st pct 24,987 78th pct

Reach 45 min in Mernda in South Morang +2,739 more in Mernda

39,666 60th pct 36,927 59th pct

Transit to city in Mernda in South Morang

— 86 97th pct

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) ◂ +0.1 pts 57.5%

20.5% Worked at home +0.4 pts ▸ 20.8%

3.4% Car (passenger) +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%

2.4% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

0.4% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.5% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

0.1% Bicycle even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

47.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.0 pts 43.5%

33.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.4 pts 28.6%

12.2% 3 vehicles +3.2 pts ▸ 15.4%

5.3% 4 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 10.0%

2.0% No vehicle +0.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.1 pts 15.5%

10.5% Construction +1.5 pts ▸ 12.0%

10.6% Retail trade +0.9 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.1% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 7.6%

6.8% Manufacturing +1.0 pts ▸ 7.8%

6.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 5.9%

5.3% Professional & technical +0.7 pts ▸ 6.0%

6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 5.8%

5.1% Accommodation & food +0.1 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.4 pts 3.7%

3.6% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%

3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +1.3 pts 19.6%

14.0% Clerical & administrative +1.5 pts ▸ 15.5%

13.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.6 pts 11.3%

13.8% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 13.9%

10.3% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 11.8%

9.3% Sales workers +1.3 pts ▸ 10.6%

8.4% Labourers +0.2 pts ▸ 8.6%

7.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.9 pts 6.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Mernda in South Morang +0.3 higher in Mernda

6.0 88th pct 5.7 87th pct

Types ≤15 min in Mernda in South Morang +0.4 more in Mernda

5.7 87th pct 5.4 85th pct

15-min city in Mernda in South Morang +0.8 pts higher in Mernda

66.1% 84th pct 65.3% 83rd pct

Walk to shops in Mernda in South Morang +0.2 pts higher in South Morang

68.3% 84th pct 68.5% 84th pct

Walk to transit in Mernda in South Morang even

94.8% 85th pct 94.7% 85th pct

Walk to school in Mernda in South Morang +4.4 pts higher in South Morang

73.4% 83rd pct 77.8% 85th pct

Walk to a park in Mernda in South Morang even

99.8% 94th pct 99.8% 92nd pct

Walk to health in Mernda in South Morang +0.9 pts higher in South Morang

52.1% 85th pct 53.1% 85th pct

Amenities/1k in Mernda in South Morang +0.9 more in Mernda

15.6 55th pct 14.7 53rd pct

Intersections/km² in Mernda in South Morang +19 higher in South Morang

272 94th pct 292 95th pct

Mean slope in Mernda in South Morang +0.1 pts higher in Mernda

4.7% 38th pct 4.6% 37th pct

Compare Mernda with nearby areas

South Morang Woodstock Yan Yean Doreen Yarrambat Mill Park Wollert Plenty

Compare South Morang with nearby areas

Mill Park Mernda Plenty Yarrambat Watsonia North Bundoora Greensborough Doreen

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mernda vs South Morang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21659/mernda/vs/SAL22311/south-morang