Categories in Merrigum
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merrigum
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
Merrigum Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 501 |
| Male Population | 241 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 260 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.0% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years (Male: 39, Female: 42.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.37236, 145.13222 |
| Postal Codes | 3618 |
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Merrigum Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 264 | 325 | 363 | 463 | 501 |
| Population Density | 156.4 / km² | 192.6 / km² | 215.1 / km² | 274.4 / km² | 296.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merrigum Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrigum | +75.4% | +42.5% | +27.5% |
| Victoria (Australia) | +72.6% | +40.2% | +25.5% |
| Australia | +72.6% | +40.3% | +25.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merrigum Median Age
Median Age: 40.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrigum | 40.1 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Victoria (Australia) | 37.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Merrigum Population Density
Population Density: 297 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrigum | 501 | 1.688 km² | 297 / km² |
| Victoria (Australia) | 5.9 million | 227,400.2 km² | 26.1 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merrigum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Merrigum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrigum | 8,716 tn | 17.4 tn | 5,165.3 tons/km² |
| Victoria (Australia) | 101,123,087 tn | 17.02 tn | 444.7 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Merrigum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,716 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,165.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23/18 | 1:48 PM | 3 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | 49km WNW of Echuca, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/13 | 11:57 AM | 3.2 | 98.8 km | 11,000 m | 24km SE of Benalla, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/10 | 10:09 AM | 3 | 30.2 km | 10,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/05 | 9:46 AM | 3.3 | 91.3 km | 19,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/02 | 9:18 AM | 3.3 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/00 | 6:13 PM | 3.3 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/91 | 7:11 AM | 3.1 | 78.6 km | 33,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/89 | 3:09 PM | 3.1 | 60.6 km | 10,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/89 | 3:06 AM | 3.3 | 90.7 km | 10,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/88 | 5:27 AM | 3.3 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | Victoria, Australia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Merrigum
Merrigum is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is in the City of Greater Shepparton local government area, 197 kilometres (122 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Merrigum had a population..
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