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Muntham

26 km²

Daily life in Muntham is centered on a very small, car-dependent community of just 29 people. It is a place where most residents are born in Australia and speak English, with a notably high proportion of people identifying as having no religion. The area is largely made up of families and older adults, with a striking absence of seniors over 65. It feels like a changing rural pocket, with over half the population having moved here in the last five years.

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The typical resident is 39 years old. The community has very few children and no residents aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure.

This is a culturally uniform area where 93.1% of people were born in Australia. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

A huge majority of residents—75.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Household incomes are a little above the state average, and the area has a very high proportion of people—40%—earning $2,000 or more a week.

While very few people need help with daily activities, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 25% volunteering and many more spending significant time on unpaid housework and childcare than is typical elsewhere.

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

Homes here are a little larger than average with 2.8 people per household, and the community is made up entirely of couples with or without children.

Monthly home-loan payments are far below the state and national figures, sitting at around $1,000.

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

The population is quite mobile, with 54.5% of residents having moved into the area within the last five years.

The workforce is very active, with 90% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

Muntham is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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