Mungallala

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50, though children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population. First Nations people represent 8.2% of the area, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, or Irish ancestry make up the vast majority. Only 8.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 84.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 49.4% identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 27.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels vary, with 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though only 27.1% finished Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household income is $966 a week, which is far below the national figure. However, typical personal income is $717, which is only a little below the national figure.

While people with long-term health conditions are much less common than in most areas, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Mungallala has a very high rate of volunteering at 27.8%, far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher than usual 27.8% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, and they have a typical income of $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures. This group is also far younger, with a typical age of just 14.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 38.2%, far above the national figure. Many families are couples with children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than usual.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 58.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon at 8.8%, with a typical weekly rent of just $110.

The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 32.6% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 45.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 67.4%, and there is no unemployment.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.