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Mulga Downs

3,439 km²

A high proportion of First Nations people live in Mulga Downs, where 39.1% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This sparsely populated area has no children or seniors, leaving a population mainly made up of older adults and young adults. The community is distinctive for its diverse language use and a small number of very high individual earners. It is a quiet, remote setting where residents are more likely to volunteer than people in other parts of the state.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here.

About 21.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (47.8%) uses a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average, yet no one in the area speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 30.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 38.1% completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal income is $1,375 a week, far above the national figure, and 38.1% of people earn over $2,000 weekly. However, typical family incomes are among the lowest at $575 per week.

Residents report few health issues; only 17.4% have a long-term condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 28.6% of people volunteering and 33.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above state and national levels.

The First Nations population is older than usual with a typical age of 49, and their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.

Homes are small, with only 1.4 people per home, which is far below the national average of 2.5.

Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $80, far below the national figure of $375.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

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

Only 47.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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