Mullumbimby

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population, a figure that rose 7.5 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language used at home for 78.5% of residents. Only 8.6% use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A striking 57.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011 and is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has risen 8.1 points since 2011, with a strong presence of qualifications in society, culture, and health.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical household earning $1,364 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 22.7% of residents, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. About 23.8% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the national typical age, with a median age of 31. They have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 44.0% and a low unemployment rate of 4.2%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 18.2%. People living alone also make up a higher than usual 27.4% of households.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 92.2% of dwellings. Outright home ownership is very high at 41.0%, though typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $450.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is common, with 26.2% of the workforce doing so, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011.

About 37.6% of people moved into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 38.8%, and the number of adults working or looking for work is also much lower than most areas. Health care, retail, and education are the main industries.

The area has a higher number of businesses than most similar places, with 1,356 in total. Population growth since 2021 has been 8.9%, which is a little above the state figure.

Mullumbimby experiences very high annual rainfall of 2,094mm, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. Access to basic amenities like groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.