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Mundingburra
3 km²
A noticeably older population sets Mundingburra apart from the rest of the state. This Townsville community is home to a high proportion of seniors, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a highly accessible area where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. The neighborhood is also distinctive for its high number of people living alone and its significant First Nations presence.
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The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and 24.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national averages.
While 16.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the main language for 85.5% of people, though the 8.9% who use another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.3% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 22.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. It is also very well served by schools, with 28 within a 3 km radius.
Typical household income is $1,344 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 10.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Health needs are high here, with 10.3% of people needing help with daily activities and 33.6% living with a long-term health condition, both well above state levels.
A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 5.9%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 53.7%.
Living arrangements are unique, as 39.2% of people live alone, a figure far above the state and national averages. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas.
Renting is common here, with 32.5% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure of $375.
Public transport is very accessible, with 16 stops in the area and 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 6.0% of people work from home, far below the national figure.
The area sees significant movement, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years and a recent overseas arrival rate of 17.5%, which is well above the national average.
About 54.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.
Mundingburra is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 83.6% are near health services.