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Mihi
85 km²
Deep in the rural landscape of New South Wales, Mihi is a very small, car-dependent community of just 32 people. It is a place of contrasts, where residents earn personal incomes well above the national figure despite a total lack of local shops, schools, or public transport. The population is mostly middle-aged and consists of high-earning families, creating a unique pocket of relative wealth in a sparse setting.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 42. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here, and most adults are married.
People here are overwhelmingly born in Australia, and those with overseas roots cite English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry most often.
While 9.4% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—everyone in the community speaks English.
Christianity is the most common faith here, with 65.6% of residents identifying as such, while 31.3% report no religion.
The area has a very high rate of school completion, with 86.4% of residents finishing Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Typical personal weekly incomes are among the highest for its level at $1,166, and typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 38.5% of people volunteering and a very large proportion (46.2%) providing unpaid childcare, both of which are far above national levels.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per household, and one-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $4,000, while typical weekly rents are $348.
There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (65.4%) compared to the state and national averages.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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