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Mungay Creek
58 km²
A small population of 133 people makes Mungay Creek a sparsely populated rural area. It is a place where home ownership is very high and the typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. The community is distinguished by a strong First Nations presence and a high proportion of single-parent families. Life here is centered on the home, with most residents living in detached houses in a car-dependent setting.
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The area has a First Nations population of 7.5%, which is well above the state and national figures. It is also a place where more people are in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.
Australia is the main birthplace for 82% of residents, while only 6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home for 94.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
About 39.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 30.6% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are far below national figures, with a typical household earning $1,266 a week and only 6.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more.
Health challenges are common here; 35.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.8% need help with daily activities, both much higher than most areas.
Unpaid work is very common, with 29.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 15.3% providing unpaid care, both well above state figures.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 15, which is far younger than the state and national averages.
One-parent families make up 33.7% of the community, a figure far above the national average, while homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per home.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 56.5% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical monthly loan payments are $1,430, well below the state average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops.
About 38.2% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is slightly lower than the national figure.
Unemployment is very high at 11.8%, well above the state and national rates, and only 52% of adults are working or looking for work.
With no amenities or transport within walking distance, the area is completely car-dependent.
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