Mendooran

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 45 and 26.7% being seniors. It has a strong First Nations presence, with 11.3% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Mendooran is very traditional in its roots, as 85.1% of people were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is 4.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.5% of residents. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 63.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 24.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 8.2%, which is far below the state figure of 27.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $928 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure of 25.2%.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

There are 71 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than others with a typical age of 21. However, they face significant challenges, with a 14.3% unemployment rate and only 13.2% completing Year 12.

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.1% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families are also slightly more common than in most areas.

Housing is mostly detached houses, with 96.2% of homes fitting this type. Home ownership is very high, with 49.6% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $205.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes to work via public transport. While 25.7% of people work from home, most others drive, and 97% of homes own at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 33.5% of the workforce. While 62.6% of people work full-time, the overall unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9, far below the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes from basic services, and no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.