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Merah North

593 km²

Merah North is characterised by a notably young population, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population129▼ -66.6%since 2011Median age36 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over15.5%Children under 1517.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41313

Age structure

In Merah North, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)24.0%
Young adults (25–44)23.3%
Children (0–14)17.8%
Seniors (65+)15.5%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In Merah North, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (4%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Merah North, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia81.4%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Merah North, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only83.7%

Religion

People with no religion29.5%

Religious affiliation

In Merah North, the largest group is Christianity at 66%, followed by No religion (34%).

  • Christianity66%
  • No religion34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.5%

Highest year of school

In Merah North, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1250.5%
Year 1015.8%
Year 9 or below8.9%
Year 113.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,113▲ +46.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,857▲ +62.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,083▲ +36.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week15.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.3%

Household income distribution

In Merah North, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99931.0%
$650–$1,49921.4%
$4,000 or more14.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.5%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Merah North, the largest group is Asthma at 32%, followed by Mental health (30%) and Diabetes (19%).

Asthma9.3%
Mental health8.5%
Diabetes5.4%
Arthritis3.1%
Other condition2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.3%People providing unpaid care6.8%People caring for children unpaid29.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -7.7%since 2011One-parent families13.8%

Family composition

In Merah North, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$110—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting23.8%Homes owned outright42.9%Separate (detached) houses97.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Merah North, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Other tenure (29%) and Rented (22%).

  • Owned outright40%
  • Other tenure29%
  • Rented22%
  • Owned with a mortgage9%

Types of homes

In Merah North, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached11%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Merah North, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)60.6%
Worked at home23.9%
Walked4.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation72.8%Employed full-time81.7%

Industries people work in

In Merah North, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 89%, followed by Health care & social assistance (6%) and Finance & insurance (5%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing83.1%
Health care & social assistance5.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Merah North, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers50.7%
Labourers22.5%
Professionals16.9%
Clerical & administrative12.7%
Machinery operators & drivers5.6%
Community & personal service4.2%

Nearby areas

NowleyWee WaaCuttabriDrildoolBoolcarrollSpring PlainsBurren JunctionYarrie Lake