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Mindarra

222 km²

Mindarra stands out for very low rents, with a large over-65 community.

It also has an ageing population and fewer residents than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population33—since 2011Median age53 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.1%People aged 65 and over33.3%Children under 159.1%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Mindarra, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)42.4%
Seniors (65+)33.3%
Young adults (25–44)18.2%
Children (0–14)9.1%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Mindarra, Married is the majority at 68%; Never married is next at 32%.

  • Married68%
  • Never married32%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mindarra, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia60.6%

Ancestry

In Mindarra, the largest group is English at 46%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (21%).

English39.4%
Australian27.3%
Irish18.2%

Language

People using another language at home18.2%

Language used at home

In Mindarra, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only90.9%

Religion

People with no religion54.5%

Religious affiliation

In Mindarra, No religion is the majority at 67%; Christianity is next at 33%.

  • No religion67%
  • Christianity33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.8%

Highest year of school

In Mindarra, Year 12 is the majority at 79%; Year 10 is next at 21%.

Year 1237.9%
Year 1010.3%

Highest qualification level

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

Advanced diploma / diploma27.3%
Bachelor degree18.2%
Certificate III / IV18.2%

Field of qualification

In Mindarra, the largest group is Engineering & related at 33%, followed by Health (27%) and Agriculture & environment (20%).

Engineering & related22.7%
Health18.2%
Agriculture & environment13.6%
Management & commerce13.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$860—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,312—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,374—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.1%

Household income distribution

Mindarra splits fairly evenly between $650–$1,499 (50%) and $3,000–$3,999 (50%).

$650–$1,49920.0%
$3,000–$3,99920.0%

Personal income distribution

In Mindarra, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65025.9%
$650–$1,49918.5%
$1,500–$2,99911.1%
$3,000 or more11.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.3%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mindarra, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 33%.

None60.6%
One condition30.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mindarra, Arthritis is the majority at 73%; Other condition is next at 27%.

Arthritis24.2%
Other condition9.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.8%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid0.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011One-parent families21.7%

Family composition

Mindarra splits fairly evenly between Couples with children (38%) and Couples without children (38%), with One-parent families at 24%.

  • Couples with children38%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families24%

Household size

In Mindarra, 1 person is the majority at 63%; 2 people is next at 38%.

1 person33.3%
2 people20.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$100—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,271—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Mindarra, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (25%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%
  • Rented25%

Types of homes

In Mindarra, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Mindarra, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 73%; 1 bedroom is next at 27%.

3 bedrooms53.3%
1 bedroom20.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Mindarra, 1 vehicle is the majority at 55%; 4 or more is next at 45%.

1 vehicle40.0%
4 or more33.3%

How people get to work

In Mindarra, Car (driver) is the majority at 55%; Worked at home is next at 45%.

Car (driver)40.0%
Worked at home33.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years18.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate13.0%Labour-force participation85.2%

Industries people work in

In Mindarra, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing53.3%

Occupations people work in

In Mindarra, the largest group is Managers at 44%, followed by Clerical & administrative (31%) and Labourers (25%).

Managers46.7%
Clerical & administrative33.3%
Labourers26.7%

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