Munno Para Downs

This is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the population, while children under 15 are less common than in most areas.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 38.1% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Italian, English, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 48.6% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 27.1% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian.

Formal qualifications are low in this area. Only 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $511, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with only 22.1% of people reporting one. However, 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is a major part of life here; 30.8% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 57.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no transit stops available. About 20.2% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 23.2% moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.7%, yet the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas at 10.2%. Common industries include retail and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.