Mepunga

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, while children under 15 make up only 8.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a strong English, Australian, and Irish heritage. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the state and national figures.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remainder is primarily Christian.

While 61.5% of residents have completed Year 12, no adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical household weekly income is $2,083, which is a little above the national figure. This is supported by a strong top end, with 16.1% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

The community is very healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of Australia. No residents report needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 9.7%. Additionally, no residents are providing unpaid care, which is far below the state figure.

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

One-parent families are far more common here than elsewhere in the state, representing 26.1% of households. This is alongside a high proportion of couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, which is a little above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $320, slightly below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 28.9% of residents having moved in the last five years.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.