Mulambin

Mulambin is notably younger than most similar areas, with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of children under 15. First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.1% born here. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

Nearly 45% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.7%.

Higher education is less common here than in the wider state, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are strong in Mulambin, where typical weekly household earnings of $2,045 are much higher than in most similar areas. About 27% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas. About 27.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis and asthma.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is consistent with the large number of children in the area. Interestingly, 4.4% of the population has served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is very young, with a typical age of just 15. While unemployment is higher than average at 21.7%, typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is driven by a high number of couples with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the state and national averages.

Most people rely on cars, with 69.3% of workers driving to their jobs. Working from home is much less common here than in the rest of Australia.

The community is quite mobile, with 54.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. This high turnover is accompanied by a higher-than-average number of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment rates are strong, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work. The local workforce is concentrated in mining, health, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. However, almost every home is within walking distance of a park.