Mongogarie

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 53, children under 15 are much more common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Most residents speak only English, though 9.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.8%. About 32.9% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas, at 31.3%. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than usual, with 60.3% of people earning under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.1%, which is about the same as the national figure. A small number of people, 3.5%, need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 19.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community consists of 10 people. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13, and they earn a weekly income of $1,949, which is well above the national figure.

Families are generally larger here, with 2.7 people per home. No one in the community lives alone, and the majority of households are couples with or without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 50% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. All dwellings are separate houses, and no one in the area rents.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Residents are relatively settled, with 27.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 47.1%. Jobs are concentrated in education, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.