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Mundingburra
3 km²
A highly walkable urban pocket in Townsville, Mundingburra is a community where almost every home is within a short stroll of schools, parks and health services. It is a noticeably older area, with a typical resident aged 43 and a large proportion of seniors. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a mix of established families and a significant number of people living alone. This creates a distinct residential character where the housing is generally smaller and more affordable than the national average.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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Mundingburra is an older community where the typical resident is 43, and 24.4% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also grown, reaching 6.0% in 2021.
The area is predominantly Australian and British in heritage, with English and Australian ancestries being the most common. Only 16.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 85.5% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 8.9% of the population, a figure far below the national average.
About 51.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.3% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 18 points since 2011.
Education levels are steady, with 22.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, boasting one of the highest numbers of schools per 1,000 children in similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure at $1,344. While 17.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is still below the state and national averages.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Additionally, 10.3% need help with daily activities, a rate well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteering at 15.9% and a strong connection to the Defence Force, as 5.9% of residents served. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.
First Nations people in Mundingburra are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19. While personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, 53.7% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 39.2% of households, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.2 people per household.
Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents at $270 and home-loan payments at $1,413, both well below national figures. The area has fewer large homes, as only 63.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars, with 67.6% driving to work. While public transport use is low, the area is well-connected, with a very high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.
About 54.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.
The area is ranked as having low access to money and resources, scoring 2 out of 10. Population growth has also been very low, falling 2.0% since 2021.
Mundingburra experiences high rainfall, averaging 1,227mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. This high level of accessibility is reflected in its walkability score of 6.3.