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Mullumbimby
28 km²
High numbers of residents moving here in recent years have shaped Mullumbimby into a transient yet established hub. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with a strong presence of seniors and people in de facto relationships. It stands out as a highly secular area where most people claim no religion. This unique social character is paired with a well-educated population that often earns well below the state and national typical incomes.
Mullumbimby's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average.
About 20.3% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the main language for 81.4% of residents. While 9.7% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.
A striking 59.2% of people report no religion, placing Mullumbimby among the highest for this figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.
The community is well qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in society and culture, health, and the creative arts.
Incomes are generally low, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,355, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.2% of residents. This is a little above the New South Wales average of 8.0%.
Volunteering is very common, with 20.6% of people giving their time, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is older than most, with a typical age of 38. Education levels are also higher, with 50.8% of First Nations people completing Year 12, far above the national figure.
One-parent families make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone are also more common here than in most areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 88.6% of homes. Rents are high, with the typical weekly rent of $500 sitting well above the national figure of $375.
Most people drive to work, and while 22.6% work from home, zero people use public transport for their commute. There are 12 public transport stops in the area.
The area is quite mobile, with 43.7% of people moving home in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.
Full-time employment is among the lowest at this level, with only 39.1% of people working full-time. Common industries include health care, retail, and education.
The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.6. However, this is well below the state average, and many homes are far from parks and public transport.