Muntadgin

The area has a high proportion of children, at 23.1%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, people aged 65 and over make up only 7.7%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

About 20.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 79.5%.

Everyone in the community speaks English at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

More than half of the residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40% completing Year 12, both of which are far below state and national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,343, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of people. This includes high rates of diabetes (17.9%) and arthritis (12.8%), although no one requires help with daily activities.

A high proportion of residents (33.3%) provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (80.6%), though one-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas. Typical homes are small, with 2.1 people per household.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the country, with typical weekly rents of $150 and typical monthly home-loan payments of just $224.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 11.1% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is very stable, with only 9.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 90% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. More than half (55.6%) work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Muntadgin is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.