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Mundic Creek
18 km²
Mundic Creek is a sparsely populated rural area with a small population of just 30 people. It is a markedly older community, with a typical resident aged 58 and no children under 15 living here. This reflects a quiet, adult-oriented character where many residents are retirees, which is consistent with the high number of people providing unpaid care. The area is largely car-dependent and far removed from urban services.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over. No children under 15 live here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average at 0.0%.
About 30.0% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the primary language for 90.0% of the community. While 10.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is higher than usual, as 30.0% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $899, which is far below both the state and national figures. Personal income is also lower than most areas, with no one earning $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much lower than most areas at 20.0%, and no residents require help with daily activities. However, 10.0% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 25.0% of people providing unpaid care and 37.5% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also much higher than most areas at 25.0%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes in Mundic Creek are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with typical weekly rents at $195 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $973, both of which are well below state averages.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents face a 67-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The community has seen some movement, with 35.7% of people having moved house in the last five years.
Employment levels are strong, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average of 61.1%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though 15.0% of homes are near a park.
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