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Malu

25 km²

A typical monthly home-loan payment of $9,999 is far above the national figure, making Malu a distinctive pocket of the Toowoomba region. This is a sparsely populated area with only 18 residents. The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a car-dependent setting where residents live in larger households than usual.

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The population is small, with only 18 people. Residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 42 years.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 94%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (50%).

School advantage scores and typical school sizes are both much lower than most similar areas. There is one government primary school within 3 km.

Typical family and personal weekly incomes are lower than most areas and a little below the state and national figures. However, the typical household income of $1,625 is about the same as the national average.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in this area are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the state and national figures.

While typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure, weekly rent is far below, at just $205. People per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the national average.

Getting to the city takes much longer than in most areas, with a drive time of 122 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available here.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Malu is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, shops, health services, or public transport.

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