Mungar

The area is far older than the Queensland and Australian averages, with the typical resident aged 49. About 19.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up 16.8%.

Mungar is much less diverse than most areas, with only 4.6% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The vast majority of residents have Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with 91.2% of people using it at home. Only 1.5% of residents use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.9% of residents have no religion. This proportion of non-religious people is well below the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 37.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical weekly personal income of $636, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience higher rates of health issues, with 31.4% having a long-term condition and 8.8% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 8.3%, well above the national figure. While 16.9% of people volunteer, very few (18%) provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is far older than typical, with a typical age of 44 and personal incomes higher than the national figure.

Families are often larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 15.5% of households, while only 20.7% of people live alone.

Every home in Mungar is a separate house, and 47.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is rare, making up only 9% of households.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 27.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55%) compared to the state average. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2%, well below the national figure.

Mungar is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though about half of homes are near a school.