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Mungindi
2 km²
A significant increase in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population now defines Mungindi, where 26.4% of residents identify as such. This small community of 348 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a place of shifting household dynamics, seeing a sharp rise in people living alone and one-parent families. These changes, combined with a growing number of recent overseas arrivals, create a diverse but small rural settlement in the Moree Plains region.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose sharply to 26.4% since 2011, which is far above the national figure. Residents are generally older than the state average, and 20.7% are seniors aged 65 and over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.
While 7.5% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure that has risen since 2011—this is still far below the state and national averages. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 64.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 19.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels have risen, with 12.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 33.5% who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are $900, which is far below the national figure. While most households earn under $1,500 a week, 8.2% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.
About 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Asthma and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.
Volunteering is high here, with 19.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid has fallen significantly since 2011.
Household structures have changed, with 46.7% of people now living alone and 35.7% living in one-parent families, both of which are far above the state average.
Renters make up 40.8% of the community, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $170, and most homes are separate houses.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as no one uses public transport to commute. About 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most similar areas.
The area has seen a surge in new arrivals, with 45.2% of residents arriving from overseas recently, a figure far above the national average.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in education, agriculture, or health care.
Mungindi is very walkable for its size, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.