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Mallanganee
47 km²
Far from the city bustle, Mallanganee is a small rural community in New South Wales with a population of 137 people. It is an older area where the typical resident is 57, and there is a strong presence of First Nations people. Most homes here are detached houses owned outright, creating a stable but quiet atmosphere. This is a place of modest incomes and a high rate of volunteering, reflecting a community that looks after its own.
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The typical resident is 57, making it far older than the national figure of 38. It has a notable First Nations population of 7.3%, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the state average of 26.6%.
About 44.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.2% have no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.5% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $912, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 38.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most frequent condition.
Local spirit is high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. A higher than usual 5.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14.
Living arrangements vary, as 32.1% of people live alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical households are small, with only 2.1 people per home.
Housing is very stable, with 58.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most are separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $609.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 100% of public transport users rely on the bus. There are 3 public transport stops in the area.
The community is quite stable, as only 26.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Workforce activity is among the lowest for its level, with only 34.8% of adults working or looking for work. However, there is no unemployment in the area.
While 81.3% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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