Suburbs Merkanooka

Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Merkanooka WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merkanooka WA is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merkanooka is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Merkanooka is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Merkanooka has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Merkanooka has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents).

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📍 Merkanooka, Western Australia — 29.1904°S, 115.8213°E

Merkanooka Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Merkanooka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,042/wk
$54,184 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Merkanooka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.3% (35) Female 40.7% (24)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
57 people · 610.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Merkanooka Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merkanooka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

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

Merkanooka Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Merkanooka Religion

No Religion
47.1%
Anglican
25.5%
Catholic
17.6%
Christian (other)
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merkanooka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Merkanooka Employment

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Employed full-time
68.2% 30 people
⏰
Employed part-time
13.6% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
18.2% 8 people

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

Merkanooka Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%

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

Merkanooka Occupation

Managers
65.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Merkanooka Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Health
20.8%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Education
16.7%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Merkanooka Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merkanooka Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
26.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merkanooka Marital Status

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Married
68.9% 31
🕊️
Widowed
6.7% 3
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Never married
24.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merkanooka Ancestry

English
51.2%
Australian
31.3%
German
5.0%
Other
5.0%
Irish
3.8%
Scottish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merkanooka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Secondary — Government
44.4%

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

Merkanooka Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 100

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

Merkanooka Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.6% 14
—
Not a volunteer
67.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merkanooka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.0%
Walked only
35.0%

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

Merkanooka Car Ownership

2 vehicles
36.8%
3 vehicles
36.8%
4+ vehicles
26.3%

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

Merkanooka Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
23.1%
4 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Merkanooka Population Mobility

5.7%
moved in the last year
43.1%
moved in the last 5 years
86.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merkanooka Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merkanooka Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Stroke
3

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

Merkanooka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,500+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merkanooka Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.1%
Couple — no children
32.7%
Couple — no children under 15
6.1%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merkanooka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.9% 3
—
Did not provide
92.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merkanooka Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Merkanooka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.6%
5–14 hours
23.7%
15–29 hours
7.9%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.9%

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

Merkanooka Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
29.4%
4 persons
29.4%
5 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merkanooka Where Residents Moved From

Same address
50
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Merkanooka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merkanooka Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Merkanooka

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,562/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kambalda West
Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Derby (WA)
Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Merkanooka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

North Moulyinning
Pop: 29 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk
Borderdale
Pop: 29 Income: $824/wk Rent: $50/wk
Breera
Pop: 29 Income: $724/wk Rent: $510/wk
Bullfinch
Pop: 29 Income: $599/wk
Carani
Pop: 29 Income: $1,531/wk Rent: $150/wk
Goodlands
Pop: 29 Income: $899/wk Rent: $700/wk

Compare Merkanooka

Merkanooka vs North Moulyinning →Merkanooka vs Borderdale →Merkanooka vs Breera →Merkanooka vs Bullfinch →

Frequently Asked Questions About Merkanooka

What is the population of Merkanooka WA?

The population of Merkanooka WA is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Merkanooka?

The median personal income in Merkanooka WA is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Merkanooka?

Median rent in Merkanooka WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Merkanooka?

The median age in Merkanooka WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merkanooka a good suburb to live in?

Merkanooka is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 57.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 50937. All dollar figures in AUD.