Mengha

About 13.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. While the typical age is 45, the area has a lower proportion of seniors compared to the state average.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly English or Australian. Only 12.6% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of residents. While 6.6% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

More than half the population—50.3%—reports having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 21.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the lowest for its level.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly family income sitting at $1,375. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of mental health conditions than most other areas, at 6.6%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.5% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure.

A high number of people—32.2%—do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.2%.

First Nations residents in Mengha are far older than those across the state, with a typical age of 40. Household income for this group is among the lowest at $725, and none speak a First Nations language.

One-parent families make up 21% of households, which is well above the national average. Most homes are occupied by couples, with 51.9% of households containing two people.

Every single home in Mengha is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 5.8%, while 48.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 13.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

Movement into the area is lower than average, with 28.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, compared to 40.7% nationally.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 60.3%, but the unemployment rate is among the highest at 10.8%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.