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Mogumber

250 km²

Driving is essential for daily life in Mogumber, where no one uses public transport and every home has a car. It is a small, sparsely populated community with a notably older feel, as the typical resident is 55. This character is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a very low number of children. The area is defined by its rural setting and a strong connection to the land, with half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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Demographics & Identity

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Mogumber is far older than the national figure, with 29.3% of residents aged 65 and over. It has a small population of 58 people and very few children, with only 5.2% under 15, which is far below the state average.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 50.0%

Seniors (65+) 29.3%

Young adults (25–44) 17.2%

Children (0–14) 5.2%

58 Population —

55 yrs Median age — Here 55 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

10.3% First Nations — Here 10.3% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

29.3% Aged 65+ — Here 29.3% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

5.2% Under 15 — Here 5.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.2% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

Birthplace

Australia 77.6%

17.2% Born overseas — Here 17.2% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Languages

English only 87.9%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A little more than 44.8% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 43%
Christianity 37%
Not stated 20%

44.8% No religion — Here 44.8% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

School completion

Year 12 43.4%

Year 10 35.8%

Year 9 or below 15.1%

Schools nearby

11.3% Bachelor+ — Here 11.3% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

43.4% Year 12 — Here 43.4% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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The typical personal weekly income is $937, which is a little above the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the state average.

$1,531 Household income — Here $1,531 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$937 Personal income — Here $937 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,875 Family income — Here $1,875 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

0.0% High earners Here 0.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of people. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Other condition 13.8%

Mental health 6.9%

31.0% Health condition Here 31.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

6.9% Mental health Here 6.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is very common, with 41.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This high level of participation is alongside a higher rate of unpaid caregiving at 17.0%.

41.5% Volunteering — Here 41.5% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

17.0% Unpaid carers — Here 17.0% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

9.4% Unpaid child care — Here 9.4% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

20.8% Housework 15h+ — Here 20.8% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations community is small but older than most, with a typical age of 60. This group also earns more than the state and national figures, with a typical household income of $1,875.

6 First Nations people

60 yrs Median age Here 60 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$900 Median income Here $900 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,875 Household income Here $1,875 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. Most households consist of couples without children.

Family types

Couples without children 63%
Couples with children 38%

2.0 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

25.0% Living alone — Here 25.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in Mogumber is a separate house, and 46.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Weekly rent is much lower than usual at $150.

Tenure

Owned outright 57%
Owned with a mortgage 22%
Rented 22%

$150 Rent — Here $150 WA $340 Aus $375

$120 Mortgage — Here $120 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

17.9% Renting — Here 17.9% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

46.4% Owned outright — Here 46.4% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Car dependency is absolute, with no public transport available. However, 22.2% of people work from home, which is far above the state figure.

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

22.2% Work from home — Here 22.2% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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About 33.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

33.3% Recent movers — Here 33.3% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 79.2%. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50.0%

Accommodation & food 11.1%

Health care & social assistance 11.1%

Wholesale trade 8.3%

Transport & warehousing 8.3%