People & Lifestyle Merino Vic 3310

What Kind of People Live in Merino VIC 3310?

Diversity Levels in Merino

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

13.1%

Warrnambool and South West

13.5%

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Median age	58	Top 8%	30% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	1.6%	Top 45%	to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	14.7%	Bottom 48%	58% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Merino

Full Merino Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Merino

67.0%

Warrnambool and South West

72.8%

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	1	Bottom 17%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	71.0	Bottom 26%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	34.0	Bottom 35%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	89.0%	Top 36%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Merino

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

35.9%

Warrnambool and South West

32.3%

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
% Religious	61.0%	Top 37%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	57.9%	Bottom 24%	32% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	56.1%	Top 39%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Merino

Merino Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

56.0

Warrnambool and South West

67.4

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.2	Top 41%	11% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	68 km	Top 28%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	5.1%	Top 28%	12% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Merino

Merino Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

62.0

Warrnambool and South West

60.1

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	61%	Bottom 46%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	0	Bottom 27%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	38.6%	Bottom 33%	50% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	1.6%	Top 43%	51% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	57.0%	Top 7%	11% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	23.6%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in Merino

Merino Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

89.0

Warrnambool and South West

87.5

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Community Groups	0.0	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	96.2%	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	53.0%	Top 19%	8% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Merino

Merino School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merino

35.0

Warrnambool and South West

71.1

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Field	Value	VS Warrnambool and South West	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	221	Top 45%	11% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)	38.8	Top 5%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	57.1%	Bottom 20%	17% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.5%	Top 49%	41% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium