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Newmerella vs Waygara

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Newmerella profile · Waygara profile

Newmerella Waygara

Newmerella and Waygara are nearby areas in East Gippsland with very different profiles. Newmerella is home to 415 people and has a much older population, with a typical age of 49 and 24.3% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 10.4%. In contrast, Waygara is sparsely populated with only 20 residents, who are far younger with a typical age of 25. Waygara also has a well higher typical weekly household income of $1,625, compared to $1,132 in Newmerella.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely car-dependent and lacking walkable access to groceries or health services. They share similar terrain and a small number of public transport routes. While Newmerella has far more people who moved in the last five years (21.7% compared to 0.0% in Waygara), both areas sit well below the national figure for people born overseas.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Newmerella Aged 65+: 24.3 pts higher in Newmerella Population: 395 larger in Newmerella First Nations: 10.4 pts higher in Newmerella Recent movers: 21.7 pts higher in Newmerella

Demographics & Identity

Population in Newmerellain Waygara +395 larger in Newmerella gap steady
415 62nd pct 20 14th pct
Median age in Newmerellain Waygara +24 yrs older in Newmerella gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 25 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Newmerellain Waygara +10.4 pts higher in Newmerella gap widening
10.4% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Newmerellain Waygara +24.3 pts higher in Newmerella gap widening
24.3% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Newmerellain Waygara +1.7 pts higher in Waygara gap narrowing
18.3% 59th pct 20.0% 70th pct
De facto in Newmerellain Waygara
11.5% 44th pct —

Age structure

29.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
24.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
18.3% Children (0–14) +1.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
11.8% Youth (15–24) +3.2 pts ▸ 15.0%

Marital status

33.3% Never married +39.4 pts ▸ 72.7%
55.5% Married ◂ +28.2 pts 27.3%
4.7% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Divorced ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Newmerella Waygara

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Newmerellain Waygara +6.0 pts higher in Newmerella gap steady
6.0% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

83.6% Australia +16.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% England ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

39.3% English +30.7 pts ▸ 70.0%
48.0% Australian +17.0 pts ▸ 65.0%
8.0% Scottish +7.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.1% Irish ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% German ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Chinese ◂ +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 Newmerellain Waygara +3.4 pts higher in Newmerella gap steady
3.4% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Newmerellain Waygara even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.2% English only +12.8 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 Newmerellain Waygara +7.0 pts higher in Newmerella gap narrowing
52.0% 84th pct 45.0% 64th pct

Religious affiliation

52.0% No religion ◂ +7.0 pts 45.0%
38.8% Christianity +1.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.4% Not stated ◂ +8.4 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 Newmerellain Waygara
32.6% 18th pct —
Bachelor+ in Newmerellain Waygara
11.8% 38th pct —
Schools/1k kids in Newmerellain Waygara
13.16 80th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Newmerellain Waygara +4 more in Newmerella
4 71st pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Newmerellain Waygara
116 29th pct —
ICSEA in Newmerellain Waygara
933 19th pct —

Highest year of school

21.7% Year 10 +23.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
32.6% Year 12 ◂ +5.3 pts 27.3%
17.7% Year 11 ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
16.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

11.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +68.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
13.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.6% Engineering & related ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
10.8% Health ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Education ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Management & commerce ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Creative arts ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Newmerellain Waygara +$121 higher in Waygara gap steady
$566 20th pct $687 38th pct
Household income in Newmerellain Waygara +$493 higher in Waygara gap narrowing
$1,132 21st pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Newmerellain Waygara +$787 higher in Waygara gap widening
$1,337 17th pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Newmerellain Waygara
5.0% 32nd pct —
High-income homes in Newmerellain Waygara
9.8% 29th pct —

Household income distribution

35.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
28.1% Under $650 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
16.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
5.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.8% $650–$1,499 +45.9 pts ▸ 72.7%
49.9% Under $650 ◂ +4.4 pts 45.5%
9.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
2.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Newmerellain Waygara +9.4 pts higher in Newmerella
29.4% 53rd pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Newmerellain Waygara +6.3 pts higher in Newmerella
6.3% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Newmerellain Waygara +5.3 pts higher in Newmerella gap steady
5.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Other condition +7.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.5% Arthritis ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
7.2% Asthma ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Diabetes ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.3% Mental health ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Heart disease ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.5% None ◂ +10.5 pts 50.0%
19.0% One condition ◂ +4.0 pts 15.0%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.9% Three or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Newmerellain Waygara
19.2% 55th pct —
Unpaid carers in Newmerellain Waygara
16.2% 80th pct —
Unpaid child care in Newmerellain Waygara
20.6% 28th pct —
Defence service in Newmerellain Waygara
3.8% 69th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Newmerellain Waygara
31.3% 83rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Newmerellain Waygara +43 larger in Newmerella
43 75th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Newmerellain Waygara
22 yrs 33rd pct —
Year 12 in Newmerellain Waygara
57.1% 83rd pct —
Unemployment in Newmerellain Waygara
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Newmerellain Waygara
$824 67th pct —
Household income in Newmerellain Waygara
$1,624 47th pct —
Indigenous language in Newmerellain Waygara
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Newmerellain Waygara +1.4 larger in Waygara
2.4 43rd pct 3.8 100th pct
One-parent in Newmerellain Waygara
12.3% 59th pct —
Living alone in Newmerellain Waygara
24.8% 54th pct —

Family composition

48.2% Couples with children +58.4 pts ▸ 106.7%
38.2% Couples without children ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
12.3% One-parent families ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

45.1% 2 people ◂ +45.1 pts 0.0%
24.8% 1 person ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
13.7% 4 people ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
8.5% 5 people ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% 3 people ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Newmerellain Waygara
$150 14th pct —
Mortgage in Newmerellain Waygara +$50 higher in Newmerella
$1,200 24th pct $1,150 21st pct
People / bedroom in Newmerellain Waygara +0.50 higher in Waygara gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.30 100th pct
Renting in Newmerellain Waygara
12.4% 35th pct —
Owned outright in Newmerellain Waygara
54.2% 84th pct —
Separate houses in Newmerellain Waygara
99.3% 66th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Newmerellain Waygara
74.5% 37th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

28.1% Owned with a mortgage +71.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
54.2% Owned outright ◂ +54.2 pts 0.0%
12.4% Rented ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other tenure ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

99.3% Separate house +0.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
13.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% 5 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Studio / none ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.9% $1,000–$1,799 +33.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Newmerellain Waygara
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Newmerellain Waygara
17.4% 53rd pct —
PT commute in Newmerellain Waygara
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Newmerellain Waygara +1 more in Newmerella
2 71st pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Newmerellain Waygara +45.18 more in Waygara
4.82 77th pct 50.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Newmerellain Waygara +2,719.9 more in Waygara
130.1 72nd pct 2,850.0 96th pct
PT routes in Newmerellain Waygara even
2 75th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Newmerellain Waygara +5 longer in Waygara
21 60th pct 26 63rd pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) +42.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.4% Worked at home ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Walked ◂ +3.1 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

43.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +43.7 pts 0.0%
24.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
16.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
13.2% 4 or more ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Newmerellain Waygara +21.7 pts higher in Newmerella gap widening
21.7% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Newmerellain Waygara
20.0% 87th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Newmerellain Waygara
5.7% 75th pct —
Participation in Newmerellain Waygara
51.3% 24th pct —
Full-time in Newmerellain Waygara
57.8% 48th pct —

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance +35.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Construction ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.8% Manufacturing ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Retail trade ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Other services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.5% Technicians & trades +34.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.9% Community & personal service +40.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.9% Managers ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
16.8% Labourers ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
15.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
9.3% Professionals ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Newmerellain Waygara +0.2 higher in Newmerella
0.9 58th pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Newmerellain Waygara +0.5 more in Newmerella
1.0 59th pct 0.5 51st pct
15-min city in Newmerellain Waygara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Newmerellain Waygara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Newmerellain Waygara +15.8 pts higher in Waygara
23.1% 65th pct 38.9% 70th pct
Walk to school in Newmerellain Waygara +29.5 pts higher in Newmerella
29.5% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Newmerellain Waygara +32.9 pts higher in Newmerella
32.9% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Newmerellain Waygara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Newmerellain Waygara +88.0 more in Waygara
12.0 46th pct 100.0 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Newmerellain Waygara +0 higher in Newmerella
1 50th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Newmerellain Waygara +0.3 pts higher in Waygara
6.9% 62nd pct 7.2% 64th pct

Compare Newmerella with nearby areas

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Compare Waygara with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Newmerella vs Waygara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21933/newmerella/vs/SAL22731/waygara