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Mantamaru

5 km²

Mantamaru stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with a notably young population and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population124—since 2011Median age25 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population90.3%People aged 65 and over9.7%Children under 1529.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41010

Age structure

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (30%) and Youth (15–24) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)32.3%
Children (0–14)29.8%
Youth (15–24)14.5%
Older adults (45–64)12.1%
Seniors (65+)9.7%

Marital status

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (37%) and Separated (5%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married37%
  • Separated5%
  • Divorced4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia92.7%

Language

People using another language at home83.9%

Language used at home

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

English only5.6%

Religion

People with no religion21.0%

Religious affiliation

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Christianity at 77%, followed by No religion (23%).

  • Christianity77%
  • No religion23%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.3%

Highest year of school

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Year 12 at 30%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (26%).

Year 1227.3%
Year 1027.3%
Year 9 or below23.4%
Year 1113.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$384—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,187—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,021—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.8%

Household income distribution

In Mantamaru, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 76%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%).

$650–$1,49944.8%
$4,000 or more13.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.4%People with a mental health condition2.4%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Diabetes at 66%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Heart disease (10%).

Diabetes15.3%
Other condition3.2%
Heart disease2.4%
Mental health2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers3.6%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid60.2%

Family & Households

Average household size4.2—since 2011One-parent families17.4%

Family composition

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples with children57%
  • Couples without children20%
  • One-parent families18%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$65—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.40—since 2011Households renting93.1%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Rented at 100%.

  • Rented100%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Walked at 54%, followed by Car (driver) (46%).

Walked58.3%
Car (driver)50.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years12.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate63.0%Labour-force participation32.5%

Industries people work in

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 67%, followed by Education & training (33%).

Public administration & safety50.0%
Education & training25.0%

Occupations people work in

In Mantamaru, the largest group is Managers at 67%, followed by Labourers (33%).

Managers50.0%
Labourers25.0%

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