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Mudamuckla

669 km²

A high proportion of First Nations people defines Mudamuckla, where 63% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This is a notably young community with a typical age of 32, which is far younger than the national figure. Many households are large, often consisting of couples with children, and the area is characterized by a strong presence of young children under 15. It is a small, rural settlement in the Ceduna region where a high number of residents work in agriculture or management.

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The typical resident is just 32, making this area noticeably younger than the national average. It is a community of young families, with children under 15 making up 27.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below both the state and national figures.

While 6.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state and national averages. English is the primary language for 91.4% of the population.

A small number of residents report no religion at 17.3%, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 27.8% of residents completing Year 12. No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is well above the state figure. However, typical personal income is $675, which is a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.5% of residents. This is far above the national figure, with asthma being the most reported condition.

Unpaid work is common, with higher than average rates of people caring for children (28.3%) and doing housework (26.7%). No residents reported providing other forms of unpaid care.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, but they face challenges with a typical personal income of $274, which is far below the national figure. About 9.8% of the population speaks a First Nations language.

Homes are much larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Renting is very common, with 65% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. These homes are exclusively separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $75.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 25% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, as only 21.3% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 68.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in managerial roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.

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