Meerup Demographics (WA) Local Stats

Meerup (6262) is a suburb of South Western, South West, Western Australia. It is about 308 kms from WA's capital city of Perth. Meerup is in the federal electorate of O'Connor.

In the 2011 census the population of Meerup was 491 and is comprised of approximately 46.0% females and 54.0% males.

The median/average age of the population of Meerup is 50 years of age.

72.8% of people living in the suburb of Meerup were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 8.1% England, 2.0% New Zealand, 1.4% Netherlands, 1.4% Germany, 1.2% Vietnam, 1.0% Burma , 1.0% India, 1.0% Switzerland, 0.8% South Africa, 0.8% Scotland.

89.0% of people living in Meerup speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 6.7% Language spoken at home not stated, 1.4% Dutch, 0.8% Vietnamese, 0.8% German, 0.6% Italian, 0.6% Spanish.

The religious makeup of Meerup is 36.5% No religion, 20.3% Anglican, 15.6% Catholic, 12.4% Religious affiliation not stated, 4.7% Uniting Church, 2.8% Presbyterian and Reformed, 2.6% Christian, nfd, 1.2% Baptist, 1.2% Other religious affiliation , 1.2% Other Religious Groups.

58.0% of people are married, 21.7% have never married and 14.1% are divorced and 3.7% are separated. There are 10 widowed people living in Meerup.

35.1% of the people living in Meerup over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 47.1% are working on a part time basis. Meerup has an unemployment rate of 4.0%.

The main occupations of people living in Meerup are 34.9% Managers, 19.1% Labourers, 13.0% Professionals, 8.4% Technicians & trades workers, 7.9% Clerical & administrative workers, 7.9% Community & personal service workers, 6.0% Machinery operators & drivers, 2.8% Sales workers.

The main industries people from Meerup work in are 32.1% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 10.7% Health care and social assistance, 10.7% Construction, 10.2% Manufacturing, 7.0% Public administration and safety, 5.6% Education and training, 4.2% Mining, 4.2% Accommodation and food services, 2.8% Retail trade.

59.6% of homes are fully owned, and 22.2% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 16.7% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $388 per week and the median household income is $717 per week.

The median rent in Meerup is $80 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1000 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Meerup postcode 6262