Mincha

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 46.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people have long-term health conditions compared to most areas, with 33.9% reporting one. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions, and 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 31.5% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Residents also provide a lot of unpaid care, with 24.1% doing so, which is among the highest for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples with children make up 61.0% of families, and the typical household has 2.5 people. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Mincha is a separate house, and 64.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Renting is nonexistent here, and typical weekly rents are much lower than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 84% having two or more cars.

About 35.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas, though slightly below the state average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 54.8% of the workforce. While 64.8% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very high at 17.1%.

Mincha has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.