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Mudgee
26 km²
A large population center for its level, Mudgee is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 36. This youthful character is seen in the high number of children under 15 and a strong presence of young adults. It is a place where nearly half of all residents have moved in within the last five years, reflecting a growing and changing population. While it maintains a traditional feel with many detached houses, there is a distinct mix of families and single-person households.
Mudgee has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children under 15. First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, which is well above the national average, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.4% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national levels. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish roots.
English is the primary language for almost 90% of the population. Use of other languages at home is far below the New South Wales average, and very few people speak little or no English.
About 38.2% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the state average. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.
The area has a lower proportion of people with university degrees and Year 12 completions compared to the state and nation. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering, management, and health.
Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the area has a higher share of high earners than most similar places. Weekly household incomes are slightly below the New South Wales average.
Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition or a mental health condition than those in most other areas. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national figure.
A higher proportion of people here provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas. Other participation rates, such as volunteering and unpaid care, are around the same as the state and national figures.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably lower than the national figure. Unemployment among First Nations people is well below the national and state averages.
One-parent families and people living alone are both more common here than in most similar areas. Most homes consist of couples with children or couples without children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.5% of homes being detached, far above the national average. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are slightly below the state figure.
Cars are the primary way people get to work, and very few residents work from home compared to the state and national averages. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and almost no one commutes via public transport.
Mudgee is a dynamic area where 47.7% of people have moved house in the last five years, well above the national average. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual share of recent overseas arrivals.
Mining is a major industry here, and the area has a higher rate of full-time employment than the state and national figures. The unemployment rate is a little below the national average.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though access to groceries and health services is far below the state average. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable.