Mingenew

Mingenew is an older community, with 29.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.0%.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia (72.1%), and only 6.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritages.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A little above the state average, 45.3% of residents report having no religion. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.3%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 27.3% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.0%.

Participation in unpaid care is around the middle for its level, while 18.1% of residents volunteer. Notably, 5.5% of people served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 50—far older than the national typical age of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $574, which is a little above the state figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 33% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per household.

Housing is very affordable and stable, with typical weekly rent at just $150. Nearly half of all homes (48.5%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. While 41.7% of homes have two vehicles, 7.3% of households have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Public administration, safety, and agriculture are the main industries. While full-time employment is a little above the national figure, the unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is higher than most areas.

The town is quite walkable, with 97% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 98.1% near a school. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.