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Mendooran
1 km²
Low typical incomes define Mendooran, where the usual family earns just $900 a week. This small community has seen its population shrink by 41% since 2011, and it is now much older than the national average. With a high proportion of seniors and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, it is a place where many residents live alone in their own homes.
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The community is noticeably older, with 31.6% of people aged 65 and over—far above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.6% of the population, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.6%), and those born overseas make up only 6.9%, which is far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home—far lower than most other areas.
About 58.9% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion has risen 19 points since 2011 to reach 27.6%, though this is still well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for its level, with only 4.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 27.6% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is very low at $740, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. This has fallen significantly since 2011, and only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high here; 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.1% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
Unpaid care is common, with 17.5% of people providing such support. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.6%) compared to most areas.
Living arrangements are distinct, as 43.5% of people live alone—far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is just 2.1.
Home ownership is very high, with 55.7% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses (95.7%), and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $210.
Cars are essential, as no one commutes by public transport and 0% of the workforce works from home. Most households own at least one vehicle.
While 36.3% of people moved in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average at 34.6%. Full-time employment has fallen 20 points since 2011, with many residents working as labourers.
The area is very walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.