Mundoora

The community is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 49 and 23.1% being seniors. First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 2.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 47.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and the most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages, with the typical household earning $1,075 a week. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.6% of people, with arthritis being the most frequent. However, only 3.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of people doing significant unpaid housework and a notable number of Defence Force veterans.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state average with a typical age of just 14. Personal incomes for this group are among the lowest at a typical $150 per week.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 44.9% having children and 43.9% without. About 27.1% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 52.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are lower than average at $240.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 22.0% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, and the most common industries are agriculture, forestry, fishing, and health care. Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 52.5%.

Mundoora is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. Its overall walkability score is 1.2, far below the state average of 5.5.