Mungalli

Mungalli is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58 and no children under 15. Around 10% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national proportions.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home for 95% of the population, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 45% of people identify as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Half of the residents completed Year 12, and many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,062 per week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

The community faces significant health challenges, with 47.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national average. Additionally, 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 27.5% volunteering and 25% providing unpaid care, both far above the national figures. Many also spend significant time on housework, at a rate far above the state average.

First Nations residents in Mungalli are typically older, with a median age of 59, far older than the national median of 24. Personal income for this group is also among the lowest at $150 per week.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 1.9 people. Most households consist of couples without children, and only 15.4% of people live alone.

Every home in Mungalli is a separate house, and 61.5% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also far below the national figure at $200 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where nearly 30% of people work from home.

About 37.5% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 79.2%, far above the national figure. Much of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.