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Munster
4 km²
Typical household incomes in Munster are higher than in most similar areas, contributing to a well-off feel. This is an older community where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a place of large, detached homes and few children, giving it a quiet, mature character. Most residents live in spacious houses and a high number are older adults or seniors.
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Munster is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6%. This helps explain why the number of children under 15 is well below the state and national figures.
People born overseas make up 28.6% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas and about the same as the national figure.
About 12.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.
Those with no religion make up 38.7% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.
Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the state average.
Households earning $3,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical family and household incomes are higher than in most such places.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, with 7.5% of residents requiring support.
Unpaid caregivers are much more common here than in most similar areas, and 4.2% of the population have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is very small, with a typical personal income of $225 and a typical age of 7 years, both far below state and national figures.
Homes in Munster are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a very low 5.1% of people living alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 94.9% of homes being detached. Many residents own their homes outright, at 49.2%, which is far above the national figure.
The area is very car-reliant; 0% of people commute by public transport and no homes are without a motor vehicle.
About 35.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with only 50.9% of adults working or looking for work, often in manufacturing or construction.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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