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Milang
2 km²
Typical household incomes in Milang are far below the national figure, reflecting a community where many residents live on a modest budget. It is an older area, with a typical age of 56 and a high proportion of seniors. While the population has shrunk by about 90 people since 2011, the town remains a place of detached homes and high home ownership. Most residents are born in Australia and lead a quiet life in a setting where many live alone.
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This is an older community where the typical resident is 56, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.9% of the population, while children under 15 represent just 10.5%, which is well below the state average.
People born overseas make up 18.2% of the population, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. English is the most common ancestry at 47.7%, followed by Australian at 32.7%.
English is the primary language for 88.8% of residents. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents—52.2%—report having no religion, a figure that rose 27 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 36.1%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $827 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.2% of residents. This is reflected in the 8.5% of people who need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.
Volunteerism is much higher than average at 21.5%, though this is 11 points lower than in 2011. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most similar areas.
The area has a high number of people living alone—38.9%—and the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per household.
Home ownership is strong, with 46.1% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $953 is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. No more than 3.5% of homes are without a motor vehicle.
About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the population.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the state and national figures.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks and groceries, but none are within a 10-minute walk of public transport or 15 minutes of a school or health service.