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Meenaar
75 km²
Few people have moved into Meenaar in the last five years, and the small community of 29 residents remains very stable. It is a sparsely populated area with a strong First Nations presence and a typical resident age of 50, which is far older than the national figure. The community is largely made up of older adults and families, with no children under 15 living here. It is a quiet, rural setting where most people work in agriculture or public administration.
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The area has a very high First Nations population at 27.6%, which is far above the state and national figures. Residents are generally older, with a typical age of 50 and no children under 15.
Everyone in Meenaar was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national proportions. Most residents identify as Australian or English, with some Irish and Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
About three quarters of the community identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.6%, which is far below the state and national figures.
Around 48% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical household income is $1,749 a week, about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $593, which is well below the national figure.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.8% of residents. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 29.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. However, no one reported providing unpaid care or doing significant unpaid housework.
There are 8 First Nations people in the community. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 15 and a typical personal income of just $75.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 68% of families.
The area is quite crowded, with 1.1 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Many residents drive to work, while 19% walk.
The population is very stable, as only 13.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
A very high 91.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Meenaar is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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