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Mullion

149 km²

A typical resident in Mullion is far older than most, with a typical age of 55. This small community is marked by high levels of wealth and a strong preference for independence, with most of the 89 residents living in large, detached houses. The area is sparsely populated and very car-dependent, with a workforce that leans heavily toward management and agriculture. It is a place where people are generally well-qualified and have a high typical income compared to the rest of the country.

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The population is significantly older than the national figure, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. Only 11.2% of residents are children, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.5% were born overseas, which is around the middle for similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the New South Wales figure, where 26.6% of people use a language other than English.

More than half of the community, 53.9%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 75.6% of residents having completed Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. Around 27.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family earning $2,750 a week. Nearly 29% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure of 12.5%.

Health outcomes are positive, with no one needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 24.7% of people, which is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.5% of residents volunteering, far above the 14.1% national average. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 32.5% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with a typical 2.6 people per home. Only 18.8% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

The community consists entirely of separate houses, and 56.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 93.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is completely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 46.9% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common, with 77.5% of adults active in the workforce, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Half of the workforce are managers, and 28.6% work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Mullion is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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