Mullumbimby Creek

The community is older than most areas, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a much higher rate of de facto relationships here compared to the rest of the country, at 16.8%.

People born overseas make up 25.6% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales figure.

While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, the rate is still far below the state and national figures, with 78.9% speaking only English.

This area has one of the highest rates of non-religion at this level, with 66.6% of residents reporting no faith, far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.6% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $659.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.2%) and mental health conditions (5.3%) than the national average.

Volunteerism is very high at 24%, far above the state and national figures. More people here also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a much lower typical age of 18 and earn much higher typical incomes than those in the rest of the state and country.

Families with children are common, and the area has a much higher rate of one-parent families (16.6%) than most similar places. Fewer people live alone here than in the typical Australian community.

Home ownership is very strong, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, though rents ($440 weekly) and mortgage payments are higher than usual.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.4% of the population has moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 34.1%, and the rate of adults working or looking for work is also lower than most areas. Many residents work in health, education, or professional roles.

This is a car-dependent area with very few amenities within walking distance and a steep average terrain slope. There are no public transport stops or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.