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Mellool

244 km²

Mellool is characterised by an ageing population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer residents than usual and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population43—since 2011Median age57 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.6%Children under 1525.6%People in a de facto relationship10.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Mellool, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Children (0–14) (28%).

Seniors (65+)32.6%
Older adults (45–64)27.9%
Children (0–14)25.6%
Young adults (25–44)7.0%

Marital status

In Mellool, the largest group is Married at 67%, followed by Never married (33%).

  • Married67%
  • Never married33%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mellool, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia90.7%

Ancestry

In Mellool, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (22%) and Scottish (22%).

English55.8%
Australian30.2%
Scottish30.2%
Irish16.3%
German7.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Mellool, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.7%

Religion

People with no religion44.2%

Religious affiliation

In Mellool, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (39%).

  • No religion61%
  • Christianity39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.7%

Highest year of school

In Mellool, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1242.9%
Year 1122.9%
Year 1020.0%
Year 9 or below11.4%

Highest qualification level

In Mellool, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 43%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (29%) and Certificate III / IV (29%).

Bachelor degree37.5%
Advanced diploma / diploma25.0%
Certificate III / IV25.0%

Field of qualification

In Mellool, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 59%, followed by Engineering & related (24%) and Health (18%).

Agriculture & environment41.7%
Engineering & related16.7%
Health12.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,312—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,312—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Mellool, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 79%, followed by Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99964.7%
Under $65017.6%

Personal income distribution

In Mellool, the largest group is Under $650 at 66%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (21%) and $650–$1,499 (14%).

Under $65054.3%
$1,500–$2,99917.1%
$650–$1,49911.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.9%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mellool, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (11%).

None69.8%
One condition23.3%
Two conditions11.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mellool, the largest group is Cancer at 24%, followed by Other condition (24%) and Arthritis (18%).

Cancer9.3%
Other condition9.3%
Arthritis7.0%
Asthma7.0%
Heart disease7.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.9%People providing unpaid care8.6%People caring for children unpaid17.1%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework34.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Mellool, the largest group is Couples without children at 59%, followed by Couples with children (41%).

  • Couples without children59%
  • Couples with children41%

Household size

In Mellool, the largest group is 2 people at 69%, followed by 1 person (31%).

2 people52.9%
1 person23.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$165—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Mellool, the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

In Mellool, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Mellool, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms52.9%
4 bedrooms29.4%
2 bedrooms23.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Mellool, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 67%, followed by 4 or more (33%).

2 vehicles58.8%
4 or more29.4%

How people get to work

In Mellool, the largest group is Worked at home at 58%, followed by Car (driver) (42%).

Worked at home55.0%
Car (driver)40.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation57.1%Employed full-time75.0%

Industries people work in

In Mellool, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 79%, followed by Retail trade (21%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing95.0%
Retail trade25.0%

Occupations people work in

In Mellool, the largest group is Managers at 65%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Clerical & administrative (18%).

Managers55.0%
Professionals15.0%
Clerical & administrative15.0%

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