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Areyonga vs Mereenie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Areyonga profile · Mereenie profile

Areyonga Mereenie

Areyonga and Mereenie are two very different locations in the Northern Territory. Areyonga is home to 236 people, including a large First Nations population of 211, while Mereenie is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. There is a massive gap in typical weekly personal incomes, which are far higher in Mereenie at $1,437 compared to $232 in Areyonga. Areyonga is also a much younger place, with a typical resident aged 31, whereas the typical person in Mereenie is 37.

Both areas have remained similarly isolated since 2011, with neither having any public transport routes or stops. They are also alike in their local schooling, with both having one school within 3 km and an average school size of 29. While Areyonga has more street intersections and walkable amenities, both areas sit far below the national figure for typical weekly incomes.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $1,205 higher in Mereenie Population: 232 larger in Areyonga Median age: 6 yrs older in Mereenie

Demographics & Identity

Population in Areyongain Mereenie +232 larger in Areyonga gap widening
236 57th pct 4 3rd pct
Median age in Areyongain Mereenie +6 yrs older in Mereenie gap narrowing
31 yrs 7th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Areyongain Mereenie
89.4% 100th pct —
Aged 65+ in Areyongain Mereenie
7.2% 11th pct —
Under 15 in Areyongain Mereenie
22.9% 83rd pct —
De facto in Areyongain Mereenie
4.7% 10th pct —

Age structure

33.1% Young adults (25–44) +66.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
19.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
14.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.5% Married ◂ +56.5 pts 0.0%
30.6% Never married ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
9.7% Widowed ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
3.2% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Divorced ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Areyonga Mereenie

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Areyongain Mereenie
3.4% 15th pct —

Country of birth

96.2% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

5.9% English ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Scottish ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% German ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Australian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Areyongain Mereenie
89.0% 100th pct —
Limited English in Areyongain Mereenie
12.3% 100th pct —

Language used at home

8.9% English only ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
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 Areyongain Mereenie
21.2% 11th pct —

Religious affiliation

73.3% Christianity +26.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.2% No religion ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Not stated ◂ +6.8 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Areyongain Mereenie
18.2% 0th pct —
Bachelor+ in Areyongain Mereenie
3.8% 9th pct —
Schools/1k kids in Areyongain Mereenie
18.52 87th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Areyongain Mereenie even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Areyongain Mereenie even
29 9th pct 29 9th pct
ICSEA in Areyongain Mereenie even
586 0th pct 586 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
26.1% Year 10 ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
18.2% Year 12 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Year 11 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

10.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
10.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
15.8% Education ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% Society & culture ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Health ◂ +7.9 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Areyongain Mereenie +$1,205 higher in Mereenie gap widening
$232 0th pct $1,437 97th pct
Household income in Areyongain Mereenie
$1,399 40th pct —
Family income in Areyongain Mereenie
$725 0th pct —
High earners in Areyongain Mereenie
3.8% 26th pct —
High-income homes in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
85.5% Under $650 ◂ +85.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Areyongain Mereenie
26.7% 39th pct —
Mental health in Areyongain Mereenie
2.5% 14th pct —
Needs assistance in Areyongain Mereenie
13.1% 97th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

15.7% Diabetes ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
8.5% Other condition ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.8% None +35.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.9% One condition ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Areyongain Mereenie
3.2% 1st pct —
Unpaid carers in Areyongain Mereenie
26.3% 99th pct —
Unpaid child care in Areyongain Mereenie
52.7% 100th pct —
Defence service in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Areyongain Mereenie
29.6% 77th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Areyongain Mereenie +211 larger in Areyonga
211 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Areyongain Mereenie +7 yrs older in Mereenie
30 yrs 63rd pct 37 yrs 75th pct
Year 12 in Areyongain Mereenie
14.6% 6th pct —
Unemployment in Areyongain Mereenie
19.6% 85th pct —
Median income in Areyongain Mereenie +$1,156 higher in Mereenie
$219 1st pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Areyongain Mereenie
$1,199 27th pct —
Indigenous language in Areyongain Mereenie
96.7% 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Areyongain Mereenie
4.7 100th pct —
One-parent in Areyongain Mereenie
24.5% 92nd pct —
Living alone in Areyongain Mereenie
9.8% 7th pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Areyongain Mereenie
$65 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Areyongain Mereenie
1.40 100th pct —
Renting in Areyongain Mereenie
82.9% 100th pct —
Owned outright in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Separate houses in Areyongain Mereenie
97.6% 55th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Areyongain Mereenie
82.9% 59th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Areyongain Mereenie
20.9% 96th pct —
Work from home in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Areyongain Mereenie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Areyongain Mereenie even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Areyongain Mereenie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Areyongain Mereenie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

16.1% Car (driver) +83.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
76.8% Walked ◂ +76.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Areyongain Mereenie
12.9% 7th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Areyongain Mereenie
17.7% 100th pct —
Participation in Areyongain Mereenie
33.3% 4th pct —
Full-time in Areyongain Mereenie
42.9% 6th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Mining +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
51.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +51.8 pts 0.0%
19.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
16.1% Education & training ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
10.7% Retail trade ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
39.3% Community & personal service ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%
23.2% Labourers ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
17.9% Professionals ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Sales workers ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% Managers ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Areyongain Mereenie
1.7 63rd pct —
Types ≤15 min in Areyongain Mereenie
2.0 66th pct —
15-min city in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to shops in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to transit in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Areyongain Mereenie
100.0% 100th pct —
Walk to a park in Areyongain Mereenie
100.0% 100th pct —
Walk to health in Areyongain Mereenie
0.0% 0th pct —
Amenities/1k in Areyongain Mereenie +8.5 more in Areyonga
8.5 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Areyongain Mereenie +4 higher in Areyonga
4 63rd pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Areyongain Mereenie
7.1% 64th pct —

Compare Areyonga with nearby areas

Namatjira Mereenie Hermannsburg Mount Zeil Haasts Bluff Wallace Rockhole Papunya Kunparrka

Compare Mereenie with nearby areas

Haasts Bluff Areyonga Kunparrka Papunya Namatjira Mount Zeil Mount Liebig Hermannsburg

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Areyonga vs Mereenie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70017/areyonga/vs/SAL70182/mereenie