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Mogendoura
42 km²
A far older population marks Mogendoura, where the typical resident is 53 and seniors make up 28.6% of the community. This New South Wales area is predominantly residential, consisting entirely of separate houses with very few children. It is a place of modest means and high home ownership, where nearly 60% of residents own their homes outright. The community is largely car-dependent and quiet, with a high proportion of people who have no religious affiliation.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (48.3%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average of 27.8%. About 47.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,147 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 10.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 15.5%.
Volunteering is common here, with 22.2% of people participating, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations people in this area are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 63. Typical personal income for this group is $362, which is well below the national figure.
The community is mostly made up of couples, with 46.8% being couples without children and 43.9% being couples with children.
Every single home here is a separate house, and 59.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $200.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. There are no public transport stops within the area.
The population is relatively stable, with 25% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
Mogendoura is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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