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Menindee
8 km²
A significant increase in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has shifted the character of Menindee since 2011. This small community of 380 people is now far older than the national average, with many residents aged 65 and over. It is a place where people often live alone or in single-parent families, and typical incomes are much lower than the state figure. The area is largely residential, consisting mostly of separate houses.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose 41 points since 2011 to 41.8%, which is far above the national figure. The typical resident is 52, and people aged 65 and over make up 29.2% of the community.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with only 3.2% born overseas, a figure that fell 10 points since 2011 and is far below the state average.
English is the primary language here; only 1.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 41.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 21.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $843, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
About 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition, and 7.9% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with only 13.1% of residents volunteering and 8.3% providing unpaid care.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 43.9% of people live alone and 35.1% are in one-parent families, both of which are far above the state average.
Renters make up 41.5% of households, far above the national figure. However, typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $188.
Most people rely on cars, though 18.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. No one uses public transport to commute.
The community is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state average.
Only 33.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, a little above the state average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.7. While 68.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, only 50% are near a school.