Meringo

The community has a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.4%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is far older than the Australian average, 5.6% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.9%), which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as English (42.0%) or Australian (41.3%).

English is the only language used at home by 92.3% of residents. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language at home, which stand at 0.0% here.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 46.9%, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.9%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 52.3% who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with only 5.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $1,428, which is well below the state figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities, a figure that is well below the national average. About 25.9% of people have a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 27.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high number of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations households in the area earn much more than most others, with a typical income of $2,374. The typical age for First Nations residents is 30, which is noticeably older than the state average.

The community is dominated by families, as 63% are couples with children. One-parent families are very rare at 2.8%, which is far below the national average.

Every single home in Meringo is a separate house, and 51.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, accounting for only 9.3% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, with 46.3% owning exactly two.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 43.5%. Many residents work in professional or technical roles, and 21.7% work from home.

Meringo is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.