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Mullumbimby
4 km²
A noticeably older population defines Mullumbimby, where the typical resident is 44. The town has grown rapidly, adding about 2,047 people since 2011 to reach a total of 3,589. It is a community marked by a high proportion of people with no religion and a significant number of residents born overseas. This blend of older adults and diverse backgrounds creates a distinctive local character in the Byron region.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen by 14 points to 19.4%.
People born overseas make up 20.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
A total of 10.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this remains far below the New South Wales average.
Mullumbimby has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 60.7%, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 30 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents are trained in society and culture, health, and the creative arts.
Typical weekly household income is $1,345, which is well below the national figure. Both typical personal and household incomes have fallen since 2011.
The community is generally healthier than most areas, with only 24.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health is the most common reported long-term condition at 8.6%.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most similar areas.
One-parent families make up 23.3% of households, a figure that is well above the national average. People living alone have also increased, now making up 27.8% of the community.
The rental market is active with typical weekly rents at $499, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses are very common, making up 88.6% of all homes.
Working from home is popular, with 23.3% of the workforce doing so. Almost no one commutes using public transport, and 49.9% of workers drive to their jobs.
The population is quite mobile, as 45.7% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 38.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and education.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.3. Residents have good access to health services within a 15-minute walk, but access to parks is far below the state average.