Mebul

Mebul is a senior-heavy community where the typical resident is 49 and 32.8% are aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5%, well below the state average.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no recent overseas arrivals and a far lower proportion of people born abroad than the national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily cite Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the sole language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the figures seen across New South Wales and Australia.

The community is predominantly Christian, with 59.0% identifying as such. Only 6.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 26.4% of people completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.0% of the population.

Incomes in Mebul are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,075, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.2%. While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, there are no reported mental health conditions.

Volunteering is well above the state average at 18.5%, though other forms of unpaid work, such as childcare and housework, are much lower than the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very few First Nations residents recorded have a typical age of 70, which is far older than the state average of 23.

Nearly half of the households consist of couples with children, while 30.8% are couples without children. The average home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $425 and monthly home loan payments at $2,262, both of which are above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 44.0% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 60.0% of jobs. While full-time employment is a little above the state average, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

Mebul is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 12.0% of homes are near a park.