Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Meelon WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meelon, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meelon WA is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meelon is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Meelon is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Meelon has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Meelon has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meelon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meelon is $2,167.

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Meelon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meelon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Meelon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (91) Female 46.5% (79)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

174 people · 93.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Meelon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meelon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meelon Country of Birth

Australia

89.0%

England

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Meelon Religion

No Religion

49.4%

Anglican

27.1%

Catholic

10.0%

Christian (other)

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Not stated

2.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meelon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Meelon Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 59 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 34 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Meelon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Meelon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.8%

Professionals

19.2%

Labourers

17.3%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Meelon Field of Study

Engineering

30.6%

Health

22.2%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Meelon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meelon Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meelon Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 85

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Separated

5.0% 7

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Divorced

9.3% 13

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Widowed

2.1% 3

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Never married

22.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meelon Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

30.3%

Scottish

14.7%

Irish

7.8%

Italian

3.7%

Other

3.7%

German

2.3%

Chinese

1.8%

South African

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meelon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

Vocational Education

20.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Pre-school

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Meelon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 9

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No need for assistance

97.2% 314

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Meelon Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meelon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meelon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.9%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Truck

5.4%

Walked only

4.1%

Other

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Meelon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

23.8%

3 vehicles

27.0%

4+ vehicles

30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Meelon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

41.7%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Meelon Population Mobility

5.0%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meelon Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

342

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meelon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Meelon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meelon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

35.7%

Couple — no children under 15

17.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meelon Military Service

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Previously served

7.6% 10

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Never served

92.4% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meelon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 14

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Did not provide

89.1% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meelon Children Ever Born

No children

19.3%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

45.6%

3 children

8.8%

4 children

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Meelon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Meelon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Meelon Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meelon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

152

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Meelon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.2%

Step family — no other children

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meelon Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Meelon

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $998/wk

Rent share 25.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meelon

What is the population of Meelon WA?

The population of Meelon WA is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Meelon is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meelon?

The median personal income in Meelon WA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Meelon is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meelon?

Median rent in Meelon WA is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Meelon ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meelon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meelon WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meelon?

The median age in Meelon WA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meelon a good suburb to live in?

Meelon is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 174.The median income is $900/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50928. All dollar figures in AUD.