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Merotherie

96 km²

Merotherie stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with fewer residents than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population24—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over20.8%Children under 1512.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Merotherie, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 58%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)45.8%
Seniors (65+)20.8%
Children (0–14)12.5%

Marital status

In Merotherie, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (19%) and Divorced (19%).

  • Married63%
  • Never married19%
  • Divorced19%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Merotherie, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia70.8%

Ancestry

In Merotherie, the largest group is Australian at 48%, followed by Scottish (19%) and German (19%).

Australian41.7%
Scottish16.7%
German16.7%
English12.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only62.5%

Religion

People with no religion33.3%

Religious affiliation

In Merotherie, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (31%).

  • Christianity69%
  • No religion31%

Education & Qualifications

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Merotherie, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (29%).

Year 1231.6%
Year 1021.1%
Year 9 or below21.1%

Field of qualification

In Merotherie, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 50%, followed by Health (50%).

Agriculture & environment38.5%
Health38.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$612—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Merotherie, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,500–$2,99975.0%

Personal income distribution

In Merotherie, the largest group is Under $650 at 80%, followed by $650–$1,499 (20%).

Under $65060.0%
$650–$1,49915.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.5%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Merotherie, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (13%).

None62.5%
One condition25.0%
Two conditions12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Merotherie, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Asthma (25%) and Heart disease (25%).

Arthritis12.5%
Asthma12.5%
Heart disease12.5%
Other condition12.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers30.0%People providing unpaid care20.0%People caring for children unpaid50.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework55.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Merotherie, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (42%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children42%

Household size

In Merotherie, the largest group is 2 people at 100%.

2 people125.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Merotherie, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Other tenure (50%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Other tenure50%

Types of homes

In Merotherie, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Merotherie, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 3 bedrooms (43%).

4 bedrooms100.0%
3 bedrooms75.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Merotherie, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 57%, followed by 3 vehicles (43%).

1 vehicle100.0%
3 vehicles75.0%

How people get to work

In Merotherie, the largest group is Worked at home at 75%, followed by Car (driver) (25%).

Worked at home47.4%
Car (driver)15.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation95.0%

Industries people work in

In Merotherie, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 63%, followed by Retail trade (19%) and Health care & social assistance (19%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing52.6%
Retail trade15.8%
Health care & social assistance15.8%

Occupations people work in

In Merotherie, the largest group is Managers at 60%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Sales workers (20%).

Managers47.4%
Professionals15.8%
Sales workers15.8%

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