Mindarie

Mindarie is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57. Children under 15 make up 12.5% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are most commonly German (31.3%), Australian (25.0%), and English (18.8%).

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the main faith for 59.4% of residents. Only 9.4% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 54.6%.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $725. However, 13.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

The need for help with daily activities is much higher than most areas at 9.4%. Long-term health conditions, particularly cancer, are reported by 28.1% of the population.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 34.8% of people providing care—a figure far above the national average. This includes 30.4% who care for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing is relatively affordable, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $433, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is very remote, with a 123-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.