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Mount Morgan
12 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Mount Morgan are among the lowest in the region, sitting far below the national figure. This is a predominantly older community where nearly 30% of residents are seniors. A strong First Nations presence and a high rate of home ownership shape the area, though many people face significant health and financial challenges. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around.
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The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national average. It is a community with a significant First Nations population, which is far above the state and national figures, and a low proportion of children.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national figures.
About 45.6% of residents identify with a Christian faith. Those reporting no religion make up 37.3%, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most other areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure.
Incomes are very low here, with typical weekly household earnings of $779, which is far below the national figure. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, as 48.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 14% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other places. However, it has far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to the national figure.
First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they face significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 23.4%, which is far above the national average.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 43.2% of households. There is also a high proportion of one-parent families, which is far above the national figure.
Housing is mostly detached houses, and nearly half are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are very low at $200.
Cars are essential here, as 0.8% of people use public transport and 11.7% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the state figure.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low.
Jobs are scarce, and only 33% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level, sitting far above the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, there is no public transport available.