Mangoola

Children under 15 make up 23.7% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average, and seniors aged 65 and over are well represented at 23.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.8%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.5%) than New South Wales. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the state or national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 61.8%, while 31.6% of people report having no religion. This last figure is a little below the New South Wales average.

Qualifications are among the lowest for its level, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults have a Certificate III or IV, and 20.3% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

The typical personal weekly income is $487, which is far below the national figure of $805. However, typical family income is about the same as the Australian average at $2,125 per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people, which is a little above the national average. Notably, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.

This area has a very high rate of unpaid care, with 25.4% of people providing care and 40.7% caring for children, both of which are far above the national figures. Conversely, volunteers are much less common here than in similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. However, the very few First Nations people recorded have a typical personal income and age that are far above the state and national averages.

Families are common, with couples with or without children making up 93.4% of households. People living alone are well below the state average at 18.8%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the national average. Renting is more common here than in most areas at 34.4%, and typical weekly rent is well below the state average at $270.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 13.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

About 31.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 67.9%, yet the unemployment rate is among the highest at 21.2%. Many residents work in mining, construction, or education.

Mangoola is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.