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Mulambin
2 km²
Life in Mulambin is heavily car-dependent, with almost no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance. This is a shifting community where the population has shrunk by 59% since 2011, though it has become much younger and more affluent. Families are the mainstay here, with a high number of children and large homes, creating a residential atmosphere that stands apart from the state average.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population. This is alongside a higher-than-usual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 7.3%, though this figure has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.8%), which is far below the national figure. While 10.8% were born overseas, the community remains predominantly of English, Australian, and Irish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
About 44.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 21 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications have risen sharply since 2011, with 46.7% of residents now having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.9% of the population.
Household incomes have climbed significantly, with the typical weekly family income now at $2,164. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 4.5% needing help with daily activities. Those with a long-term health condition make up 27.9% of the population.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.8% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than usual at 12.2%.
Homes are typically larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (55.4%) and a very low number of people living alone.
Most people live in separate houses, and 84% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, the typical weekly rent of $400 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are both much higher than in most areas.
Car use is essential, as 68.1% of people drive to work and only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is rare here, at just 6.4%.
The population is quite mobile, with 52.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most areas at 15%.
More adults are working or looking for work (65.2%) compared to the national average. Local employment is spread across mining, retail, and healthcare, with 61.1% employed full-time.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. Only 90.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.