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Mulyandry
214 km²
A sparse, car-dependent lifestyle defines Mulyandry, where a small population of just 38 people lives across a large area. The community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 61 and nearly a third of the population being seniors. While it is a quiet place with very few recent arrivals, it has a surprising touch of international flair with over 20% of residents born overseas. This mix of older residents and overseas backgrounds creates a unique, small-scale rural pocket in New South Wales.
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Mulyandry is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 61 and 31.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Interestingly, children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, about the same as the state and national averages.
Over a fifth of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English ancestry is the most common at 60.5%, followed by Irish at 26.3% and Italian at 10.5%.
About 10.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. This is consistent with the birthplace data, as Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 71.1%, while 23.7% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common fields of study are agriculture, environment, management, and commerce.
Weekly family income is typically $2,250, which is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. Household income is also higher than most similar areas, sitting at $1,875 per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 39.5% of residents. The most reported issues are lung conditions, asthma, and cancer, though no residents currently report needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 37.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also more frequent here, at 18.8%, compared to 11.9% nationally.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per home, well below the national average of 2.5. Most households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $213 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $650, both of which are far below the state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 43.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below both the state and national averages.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.
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