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Merivale vs Neridup

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Merivale profile · Neridup profile

Merivale Neridup

Neridup and Merivale are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Neridup is a younger place where the typical resident is 38 and children under 15 make up 29.3% of the population. In contrast, residents are far older in Merivale, with a typical age of 53 and a high share of people aged 65 and over at 27.6%. These differences extend to income and housing, as 39.3% of Neridup households earn $3,000 or more a week compared to none in Merivale, and 28.6% of Neridup homes are rented while no one rents in Merivale.

The two areas share a very similar typical weekly family income of around $2,100. They are also alike in that no one uses public transport to commute and every home has a motor vehicle. While Neridup has more people working or looking for work and higher rates of volunteering, both areas remain far below the national figure for people born overseas.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Merivale Renting: 28.6 pts higher in Neridup Owned outright: 30.4 pts higher in Merivale Volunteering: 22.4 pts higher in Neridup Unemployment: 6.5 pts higher in Merivale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Merivalein Neridup +5 larger in Neridup gap narrowing
87 38th pct 92 39th pct
Median age in Merivalein Neridup +15 yrs older in Merivale gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Merivalein Neridup +1.3 pts higher in Merivale gap steady
4.6% 71st pct 3.3% 62nd pct
Aged 65+ in Merivalein Neridup +20.0 pts higher in Merivale gap widening
27.6% 81st pct 7.6% 12th pct
Under 15 in Merivalein Neridup +14.4 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
14.9% 36th pct 29.3% 94th pct
De facto in Merivalein Neridup +10.2 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
11.8% 46th pct 22.0% 90th pct

Age structure

20.7% Young adults (25–44) +13.0 pts ▸ 33.7%
14.9% Children (0–14) +14.4 pts ▸ 29.3%
28.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 26.1%
27.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.0 pts 7.6%
14.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.6 pts 4.3%

Marital status

63.4% Married ◂ +4.0 pts 59.4%
35.2% Never married ◂ +4.8 pts 30.4%
7.0% Divorced ◂ +1.2 pts 5.8%
5.6% Widowed ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Merivale Neridup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Merivalein Neridup +9.6 pts higher in Merivale gap widening
16.1% 68th pct 6.5% 27th pct

Country of birth

73.6% Australia +14.5 pts ▸ 88.0%
9.2% England ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% South Africa +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%

Ancestry

43.7% Australian +3.1 pts ▸ 46.7%
31.0% English +10.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
13.8% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
11.5% Irish ◂ +2.8 pts 8.7%
0.0% Italian +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.4% German +5.2 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.4% Dutch ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Merivalein Neridup +5.4 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 62nd pct
Limited English in Merivalein Neridup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.9% English only +6.3 pts ▸ 90.2%
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 Merivalein Neridup +10.5 pts higher in Merivale gap narrowing
52.9% 86th pct 42.4% 56th pct

Religious affiliation

52.9% No religion ◂ +10.5 pts 42.4%
28.7% Christianity +21.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.1% Not stated ◂ +11.7 pts 4.3%
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 Merivalein Neridup +16.5 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
47.1% 56th pct 63.6% 85th pct
Bachelor+ in Merivalein Neridup +3.8 pts higher in Merivale gap narrowing
19.7% 66th pct 15.9% 55th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Merivalein Neridup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.1% Year 12 +16.5 pts ▸ 63.6%
17.1% Year 10 ◂ +2.0 pts 15.2%
8.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 4.5%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +11.9 pts ▸ 40.5%
22.4% Bachelor degree +3.7 pts ▸ 26.2%
20.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
6.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.2% Agriculture & environment +16.0 pts ▸ 26.2%
10.2% Management & commerce +16.0 pts ▸ 26.2%
14.3% Engineering & related +7.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
10.2% Creative arts ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Education ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Merivalein Neridup +$308 higher in Neridup gap widening
$979 80th pct $1,287 92nd pct
Household income in Merivalein Neridup +$375 higher in Neridup gap narrowing
$1,687 59th pct $2,062 78th pct
Family income in Merivalein Neridup +$41 higher in Neridup gap narrowing
$2,125 65th pct $2,166 67th pct
High earners in Merivalein Neridup +1.8 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
12.7% 72nd pct 14.5% 78th pct
High-income homes in Merivalein Neridup +39.3 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 39.3% 92nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
12.5% $650–$1,499 +1.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.6% $650–$1,499 +12.5 pts ▸ 42.0%
18.3% $1,500–$2,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.5% Under $650 ◂ +5.1 pts 17.4%
8.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 4.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Merivalein Neridup +6.5 pts higher in Neridup
20.7% 15th pct 27.2% 42nd pct
Mental health in Merivalein Neridup +4.2 pts higher in Neridup
3.4% 18th pct 7.6% 45th pct
Needs assistance in Merivalein Neridup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Asthma ◂ +2.7 pts 6.5%
8.0% Arthritis ◂ +0.4 pts 7.6%
3.4% Mental health +4.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.9% Other condition ◂ +2.5 pts 4.3%
4.6% Cancer ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.1% None +11.8 pts ▸ 73.9%
12.6% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
6.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 5.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Merivalein Neridup +22.4 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
23.9% 73rd pct 46.4% 98th pct
Unpaid carers in Merivalein Neridup +2.6 pts higher in Merivale gap widening
9.9% 25th pct 7.2% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Merivalein Neridup +16.6 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
22.5% 36th pct 39.1% 92nd pct
Defence service in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Merivalein Neridup +3.4 pts higher in Neridup gap steady
18.3% 19th pct 21.7% 35th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Merivalein Neridup +1 larger in Merivale
4 46th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Merivalein Neridup +49 yrs older in Merivale
63 yrs 97th pct 14 yrs 10th pct
Median income in Merivalein Neridup +$525 higher in Neridup
$850 69th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Merivalein Neridup +$375 higher in Neridup
$1,875 57th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Merivalein Neridup +0.3 larger in Neridup gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Merivalein Neridup +0.7 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
5.3% 23rd pct 6.0% 25th pct
Living alone in Merivalein Neridup +12.9 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
15.6% 21st pct 28.6% 67th pct

Family composition

47.4% Couples with children +33.2 pts ▸ 80.6%
33.3% Couples without children ◂ +19.9 pts 13.4%
5.3% One-parent families +0.7 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.3% Other families ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.9% 2 people ◂ +36.2 pts 10.7%
15.6% 1 person +12.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.0% 4 people +3.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
9.4% 3 people +8.5 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Merivalein Neridup +$7 higher in Merivale
$182 21st pct $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Merivalein Neridup
$1,083 18th pct —
People / bedroom in Merivalein Neridup even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Merivalein Neridup +28.6 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 28.6% 76th pct
Owned outright in Merivalein Neridup +30.4 pts higher in Merivale gap narrowing
62.5% 93rd pct 32.1% 26th pct
Separate houses in Merivalein Neridup +7.1 pts higher in Merivale gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 92.9% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Merivalein Neridup +11.2 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
78.1% 46th pct 89.3% 76th pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright ◂ +30.4 pts 32.1%
12.5% Other tenure +23.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Rented +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +7.1 pts 92.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

21.9% 4 bedrooms +28.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.1% 3 bedrooms +11.2 pts ▸ 39.3%
28.1% 5 or more ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Merivalein Neridup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Merivalein Neridup +3.1 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
24.5% 71st pct 27.6% 76th pct
PT commute in Merivalein Neridup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Merivalein Neridup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Merivalein Neridup even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Merivalein Neridup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.1% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 46.6%
24.5% Worked at home +3.1 pts ▸ 27.6%
6.1% Walked ◂ +1.0 pts 5.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

18.8% 2 vehicles +27.7 pts ▸ 46.4%
9.4% 4 or more +37.1 pts ▸ 46.4%
37.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.2 pts 14.3%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.3 pts 10.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Merivalein Neridup +11.8 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
17.4% 12th pct 29.2% 43rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Merivalein Neridup +6.5 pts higher in Merivale gap widening
6.5% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Merivalein Neridup +19.3 pts higher in Neridup gap narrowing
64.8% 65th pct 84.1% 98th pct
Full-time in Merivalein Neridup +11.2 pts higher in Neridup gap widening
61.2% 66th pct 72.4% 90th pct

Industries people work in

51.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.8 pts ▸ 75.9%
10.2% Mining ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.3 pts 6.9%
0.0% Construction +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

49.0% Managers +6.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
22.4% Professionals ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
6.1% Labourers +7.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.2% Sales workers ◂ +7.1 pts 5.2%
6.1% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0 21st pct 0.0 21st pct
Types ≤15 min in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 29th pct
15-min city in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Merivalein Neridup +0.2 pts higher in Merivale
0.9% 33rd pct 0.7% 32nd pct
Walk to health in Merivalein Neridup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Merivalein Neridup +10.9 more in Neridup
0.0 0th pct 10.9 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Merivalein Neridup even
0 6th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Merivalein Neridup +0.3 pts higher in Merivale
3.4% 19th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Merivale vs Neridup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50936/merivale/vs/SAL51104/neridup