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Mengha

47 km²

Mengha is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas and modest household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population151▼ -49.7%since 2011Median age45 yrs▲ +28.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.9%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1517.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41616

Age structure

In Mengha, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.8%
Young adults (25–44)19.2%
Children (0–14)17.9%
Seniors (65+)14.6%
Youth (15–24)6.6%

Marital status

In Mengha, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced12%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mengha, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia75.5%
England4.6%
New Zealand3.3%

Language

People using another language at home6.6%

Language used at home

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

English only87.4%

Religion

People with no religion50.3%

Religious affiliation

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

  • No religion61%
  • Christianity39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1221.2%

Highest year of school

In Mengha, the largest group is Year 10 at 45%, followed by Year 12 (25%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1038.1%
Year 1221.2%
Year 9 or below13.3%
Year 1112.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$528▲ +5.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,093▲ +12.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375▲ +39.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Mengha, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (37%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49932.7%
$1,500–$2,99926.9%
Under $65013.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.5%People with a mental health condition6.6%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mengha, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Diabetes (15%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis9.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Asthma6.6%
Mental health6.6%
Cancer6.0%
Heart disease6.0%
Other condition5.3%
Lung condition2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.2%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -10.7%since 2011One-parent families21.0%

Family composition

In Mengha, the largest group is Couples with children at 41%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (22%).

  • Couples with children41%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families22%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$125▲ +19.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,044▲ +33.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting5.8%Homes owned outright48.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mengha, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (6%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage40%
  • Rented6%
  • Other tenure6%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mengha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (16%).

Car (driver)74.1%
Worked at home13.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.8%Labour-force participation56.5%Employed full-time60.3%

Industries people work in

In Mengha, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, followed by Retail trade (24%) and Transport & warehousing (18%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing24.1%
Retail trade20.7%
Transport & warehousing15.5%
Manufacturing10.3%
Health care & social assistance8.6%
Construction6.9%

Occupations people work in

In Mengha, the largest group is Labourers at 27%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (22%) and Managers (16%).

Labourers24.1%
Machinery operators & drivers19.0%
Managers13.8%
Clerical & administrative12.1%
Technicians & trades8.6%
Professionals5.2%
Community & personal service5.2%

Nearby areas

South ForestAlcomieLileahBlack River (Tas.)ForestWiltshireMawbannaCowrie Point