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Mumberkine

140 km²

A very small population of just 57 people defines Mumberkine, a rural community in Western Australia. It is a place of stark contrasts, where a high number of people earn over $2,000 a week despite typical household incomes being much lower than the national figure. Most residents live in large, detached houses and lead a highly independent lifestyle. This is a stable area where few people have moved in recently and many contribute through volunteering.

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Demographics & Identity

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. About 5.3% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 31.6%

Children (0–14) 17.5%

Young adults (25–44) 15.8%

Seniors (65+) 14.0%

Youth (15–24) 8.8%

57 Population —

43 yrs Median age — Here 43 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

5.3% First Nations — Here 5.3% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

14.0% Aged 65+ — Here 14.0% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

17.5% Under 15 — Here 17.5% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most people were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 91.2%

8.8% Born overseas — Here 8.8% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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

Languages

English only 100.0%

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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Nearly half of the population (49.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Religion

Christianity 50%
No religion 50%

49.1% No religion — Here 49.1% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are low compared to the rest of the country; no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and only 43.6% completed Year 12.

0.0% Bachelor+ — Here 0.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

43.6% Year 12 — Here 43.6% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $966, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, 23.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate far above the national average.

$966 Household income — Here $966 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$630 Personal income — Here $630 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,375 Family income — Here $1,375 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

23.1% High earners Here 23.1% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

11.1% High-income homes Here 11.1% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Health challenges are more common here, with 7.0% of people needing help with daily activities and 10.5% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are higher than in most areas.

28.1% Health condition Here 28.1% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

10.5% Mental health Here 10.5% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

7.0% Needs assistance — Here 7.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Community spirit is high, as 33.3% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.

33.3% Volunteering — Here 33.3% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

25.6% Unpaid carers — Here 25.6% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

23.1% Unpaid child care — Here 23.1% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

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

35.9% Housework 15h+ — Here 35.9% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

3 First Nations people

43 yrs Median age Here 43 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$200 Median income Here $200 WA $481 Aus $540

$699 Household income Here $699 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Half of all households consist of couples without children, and 12.5% are one-parent families, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Family types

Couples without children 49%
Couples with children 39%
One-parent families 12%

2.4 Household size —

12.5% One-parent — Here 12.5% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

22.2% Living alone — Here 22.2% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. An impressive 77.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Tenure

Owned outright 72%
Rented 28%

$220 Rent — Here $220 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,900 Mortgage — Here $1,900 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.60 People / bedroom — Here 0.60 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

29.6% Renting — Here 29.6% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

77.8% Owned outright — Here 77.8% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. Because of this, 37.5% of people work from home, a rate far above the national figure.

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

37.5% Work from home — Here 37.5% 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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The community is very stable, with only 22.0% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

22.0% Recent movers — Here 22.0% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While a high 76.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 54.2%

Retail trade 29.2%

Mining 12.5%