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Meda vs St George Ranges
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 207 km apart · Meda profile · St George Ranges profile
Meda St George Ranges
St George Ranges and Meda are two different types of rural landscapes in Western Australia. St George Ranges is a larger community with 1,133 people, while Meda is sparsely populated with only 17 residents. There are stark differences in wealth; the typical family weekly income in Meda is $2,249, which is far higher than the $668 seen in St George Ranges. Homes in St George Ranges are also much more crowded, with 3.6 people per home compared to just 1.8 in Meda. St George Ranges has a significantly larger First Nations population, with 1,049 people.
Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining heavily car-dependent with no public transport routes or stops. They share a similar physical landscape with low terrain slopes, and in both places, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services. While St George Ranges has a slightly higher walkability score, both are described as car-dependent.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Medain St George Ranges
17
12th pct
1,133
74th pct
- First area, 2016: 21
- First area, 2021: 17
- Second area, 2011: 1,080
- Second area, 2016: 1,240
- Second area, 2021: 1,133
Median age
in Medain St George Ranges
32 yrs
9th pct
25 yrs
0th pct
- First area, 2016: 57 yrs
- First area, 2021: 32 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 23 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 25 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 25 yrs
Age structure
41.2%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +21.8 pts
19.3%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+30.1 pts ▸
30.1%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+28.9 pts ▸
28.9%
23.5%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +6.0 pts
17.6%
23.5%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +19.5 pts
4.1%
Marital status
52.9%
Married
◂ +7.0 pts
45.9%
17.6%
Never married
+24.7 pts ▸
42.3%
23.5%
Divorced
◂ +20.8 pts
2.7%
0.0%
Separated
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Widowed
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
Age & sex structure
Meda
St George Ranges
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in St George Ranges: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in St George Ranges: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 75–79 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in St George Ranges: 0.6% males, 0.6% females
- 70–74 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in St George Ranges: 0.8% males, 0.3% females
- 65–69 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in St George Ranges: 1.0% males, 1.1% females
- 60–64 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in St George Ranges: 1.3% males, 1.9% females
- 55–59 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in St George Ranges: 1.7% males, 2.3% females
- 50–54 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in St George Ranges: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
- 45–49 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in St George Ranges: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
- 40–44 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in St George Ranges: 3.0% males, 3.8% females
- 35–39 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in St George Ranges: 3.2% males, 4.0% females
- 30–34 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in St George Ranges: 4.4% males, 4.6% females
- 25–29 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in St George Ranges: 3.3% males, 3.9% females
- 20–24 in Meda: 0.0% males, 27.3% females; 20–24 in St George Ranges: 5.2% males, 3.6% females
- 15–19 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in St George Ranges: 4.6% males, 5.7% females
- 10–14 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in St George Ranges: 4.6% males, 5.2% females
- 5–9 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in St George Ranges: 6.2% males, 3.9% females
- 0–4 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in St George Ranges: 5.2% males, 3.8% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
58.8%
Australia
+37.5 pts ▸
96.3%
0.0%
England
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
New Zealand
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
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
64.7%
Australian
◂ +62.1 pts
2.6%
52.9%
English
◂ +50.2 pts
2.7%
0.0%
Irish
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Scottish
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Chinese
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
0.0%
German
even
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
70.6%
English only
◂ +57.6 pts
13.0%
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
Religious affiliation
17.6%
Not stated
+29.9 pts ▸
47.6%
35.3%
No religion
◂ +17.2 pts
18.1%
23.5%
Christianity
+10.7 pts ▸
34.2%
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
Highest year of school
76.5%
Year 12
◂ +57.7 pts
18.8%
0.0%
Year 10
+33.7 pts ▸
33.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+24.6 pts ▸
24.6%
0.0%
Year 11
+19.2 pts ▸
19.2%
Highest qualification level
55.6%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +17.3 pts
38.3%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Engineering & related
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
Education
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Society & culture
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Information technology
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Health
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
even
0.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
even
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Medain St George Ranges
$1,062
86th pct
$271
0th pct
- First area, 2016: $687
- First area, 2021: $1,062
- Second area, 2011: $265
- Second area, 2016: $319
- Second area, 2021: $271
Household income
in Medain St George Ranges
$1,125
21st pct
$730
3rd pct
- First area, 2016: $1,374
- First area, 2021: $1,125
- Second area, 2011: $723
- Second area, 2016: $845
- Second area, 2021: $730
Family income
in Medain St George Ranges
$2,249
71st pct
$668
0th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,375
- First area, 2021: $2,249
- Second area, 2011: $628
- Second area, 2016: $704
- Second area, 2021: $668
Household income distribution
50.0%
$650–$1,499
◂ +12.9 pts
37.1%
0.0%
Under $650
+36.7 pts ▸
36.7%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+14.4 pts ▸
14.4%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+81.9 pts ▸
81.9%
64.7%
$650–$1,499
◂ +58.3 pts
6.4%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
17.6%
Other condition
◂ +14.0 pts
3.6%
0.0%
Diabetes
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
0.0%
Heart disease
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Asthma
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Arthritis
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Mental health
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Cancer
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Lung condition
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
0.0%
Stroke
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
41.2%
None
+41.3 pts ▸
82.4%
29.4%
One condition
◂ +19.1 pts
10.3%
0.0%
Two conditions
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Three or more
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Medain St George Ranges
1.8
9th pct
3.6
96th pct
- First area, 2016: 2.0
- First area, 2021: 1.8
- Second area, 2011: 4.3
- Second area, 2016: 3.8
- Second area, 2021: 3.6
Family composition
85.7%
Couples with children
◂ +31.0 pts
54.7%
0.0%
One-parent families
+28.3 pts ▸
28.3%
0.0%
Couples without children
+12.8 pts ▸
12.8%
0.0%
Other families
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
Household size
83.3%
2 people
◂ +62.1 pts
21.2%
66.7%
1 person
◂ +50.8 pts
15.8%
0.0%
6 or more
+19.4 pts ▸
19.4%
0.0%
3 people
+15.8 pts ▸
15.8%
0.0%
4 people
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
5 people
+11.2 pts ▸
11.2%
Housing & Dwellings
—
$70
1st pct
- Second area, 2011: $30
- Second area, 2016: $75
- Second area, 2021: $70
Mortgage
in Medain St George Ranges
—
$1,000
14th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,900
- Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom
in Medain St George Ranges
1.00
89th pct
1.10
93rd pct
- First area, 2016: 2.00
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 1.50
- Second area, 2016: 1.20
- Second area, 2021: 1.10
How homes are owned or rented
0.0%
Rented
+91.7 pts ▸
91.7%
50.0%
Owned outright
◂ +48.9 pts
1.1%
0.0%
Other tenure
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
even
0.0%
Types of homes
0.0%
Separate house
+100.7 pts ▸
100.7%
50.0%
Other dwelling
◂ +48.9 pts
1.1%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
even
0.0%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
0.0%
3 bedrooms
+53.6 pts ▸
53.6%
50.0%
1 bedroom
◂ +45.3 pts
4.7%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+27.7 pts ▸
27.7%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+11.5 pts ▸
11.5%
0.0%
5 or more
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
44.4%
Worked at home
◂ +44.4 pts
0.0%
0.0%
Walked
+38.6 pts ▸
38.6%
0.0%
Car (driver)
+30.4 pts ▸
30.4%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Bus
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
100.0%
1 vehicle
◂ +79.6 pts
20.4%
0.0%
No vehicle
+63.5 pts ▸
63.5%
0.0%
2 vehicles
+9.5 pts ▸
9.5%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
4 or more
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
88.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
◂ +80.1 pts
8.8%
0.0%
Education & training
+45.0 pts ▸
45.0%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+10.5 pts ▸
10.5%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Mining
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Retail trade
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Electricity, gas & water
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Arts & recreation
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Other services
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Occupations people work in
44.4%
Managers
◂ +36.3 pts
8.2%
44.4%
Labourers
◂ +31.6 pts
12.9%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+26.3 pts ▸
26.3%
0.0%
Professionals
+22.8 pts ▸
22.8%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+5.8 pts ▸
5.8%
0.0%
Sales workers
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Meda vs St George Ranges [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50924/meda/vs/SAL51401/st-george-ranges