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Mundijong
18 km²
A growing number of families have made Mundijong their home in recent years, helping the population reach 1,246 people. This community is mostly made up of detached houses and large households, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a place where more than half the population reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure. The area feels suburban and spacious, though it remains heavily dependent on cars for daily needs.
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Families with children are common here, as 20.3% of the population are under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The area also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. While 17.9% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national average.
English is the primary language here, with 90.9% of people using it at home. Only 2.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 51.0%. This is well above the Western Australian figure of 42.9% and far above the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,823, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the typical personal income of $739 is a little below the national figure.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.6% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
More people provide unpaid childcare (29.7%) and do significant housework compared to most areas. This is consistent with the high number of families with children living here.
First Nations residents in Mundijong are doing well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the national average, and people living alone are much less common than in most areas.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.8% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 92.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 80% of homes have two or more vehicles. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 5.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
Movement into the area is steady, though 31.1% of residents moving in the last five years is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Jobs are concentrated in construction, health, and mining. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.