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Murga vs Nyrang Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Murga profile · Nyrang Creek profile

Murga Nyrang Creek

Murga and Nyrang Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their residents' backgrounds and ages. Nyrang Creek has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 46.2%, compared to just 5.8% in Murga. Nyrang Creek also has a far higher proportion of children under 15 (31.0% versus 17.2%) and people aged 65 and over (37.9% versus 20.7%). This contrasts with Murga, where the typical weekly personal income is lower at $762, while in Nyrang Creek it is well higher at $1,031.

These two areas share a similar lifestyle, with almost identical typical household incomes and no residents using a language other than English at home. They are also both far older than the national figure, with typical ages of 52 in Murga and 58 in Nyrang Creek. The gap in education levels remains one of the most striking differences between them, as the share of people with a degree is far higher in Nyrang Creek.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 40.4 pts higher in Nyrang Creek Unpaid child care: 19.2 pts higher in Nyrang Creek People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Murga Aged 65+: 17.2 pts higher in Nyrang Creek Under 15: 13.8 pts higher in Nyrang Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murgain Nyrang Creek +29 larger in Murga gap narrowing
58 30th pct 29 18th pct
Median age in Murgain Nyrang Creek +6 yrs older in Nyrang Creek gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Murgain Nyrang Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Murgain Nyrang Creek +17.2 pts higher in Nyrang Creek gap widening
20.7% 59th pct 37.9% 94th pct
Under 15 in Murgain Nyrang Creek +13.8 pts higher in Nyrang Creek gap steady
17.2% 51st pct 31.0% 96th pct
De facto in Murgain Nyrang Creek
15.2% 72nd pct —

Age structure

51.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.2 pts 34.5%
20.7% Seniors (65+) +17.2 pts ▸ 37.9%
17.2% Children (0–14) +13.8 pts ▸ 31.0%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Marital status

51.9% Married ◂ +1.9 pts 50.0%
13.5% Divorced +13.5 pts ▸ 26.9%
17.3% Never married ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murga Nyrang Creek

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murgain Nyrang Creek +6.9 pts higher in Murga gap widening
6.9% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

65.5% Australia +17.2 pts ▸ 82.8%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.4% Australian +20.7 pts ▸ 62.1%
37.9% English ◂ +3.4 pts 34.5%
19.0% Scottish ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
5.2% Irish +5.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% German +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murgain Nyrang Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Murgain Nyrang Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

75.9% English only +6.9 pts ▸ 82.8%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Murgain Nyrang Creek +12.1 pts higher in Murga gap widening
12.1% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

60.3% Christianity +12.1 pts ▸ 72.4%
25.9% Not stated ◂ +15.5 pts 10.3%
12.1% No religion ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Murgain Nyrang Creek +4.5 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
34.0% 21st pct 38.5% 32nd pct
Bachelor+ in Murgain Nyrang Creek +40.4 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
5.8% 14th pct 46.2% 97th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.0% Year 12 +4.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
16.0% Year 10 +3.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
14.0% Year 11 ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

9.7% Bachelor degree +32.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
12.9% Certificate III / IV +18.7 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
25.8% Management & commerce ◂ +10.0 pts 15.8%
22.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 21.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
16.1% Education ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murgain Nyrang Creek +$269 higher in Nyrang Creek gap steady
$762 52nd pct $1,031 85th pct
Household income in Murgain Nyrang Creek +$63 higher in Murga gap narrowing
$1,625 56th pct $1,562 51st pct
Family income in Murgain Nyrang Creek +$375 higher in Murga gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

28.6% $650–$1,499 +46.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.3% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 46.2%
42.3% Under $650 ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
11.5% $1,500–$2,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murgain Nyrang Creek +1.7 pts higher in Murga
36.2% 82nd pct 34.5% 76th pct
Mental health in Murgain Nyrang Creek +8.6 pts higher in Murga
8.6% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Murgain Nyrang Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.0% Arthritis ◂ +8.6 pts 10.3%
6.9% Heart disease +10.3 pts ▸ 17.2%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Mental health ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Cancer ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

31.0% None +20.7 pts ▸ 51.7%
19.0% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
10.3% Two conditions +3.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murgain Nyrang Creek +3.8 pts higher in Murga
38.5% 92nd pct 34.6% 90th pct
Unpaid carers in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
19.2% 89th pct 19.2% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in Murgain Nyrang Creek +19.2 pts higher in Nyrang Creek
7.7% 4th pct 26.9% 59th pct
Defence service in Murgain Nyrang Creek +7.8 pts higher in Murga
7.8% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
26.9% 65th pct 26.9% 65th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murgain Nyrang Creek +0.4 larger in Murga gap widening
2.7 71st pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

43.6% Couples without children ◂ +28.6 pts 15.0%
41.0% Couples with children ◂ +6.0 pts 35.0%
0.0% Other families +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

28.6% 1 person +58.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
57.1% 2 people +17.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murgain Nyrang Creek
— $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Murgain Nyrang Creek +$488 higher in Murga
$2,449 87th pct $1,961 70th pct
People / bedroom in Murgain Nyrang Creek +0.30 higher in Murga gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

78.6% Owned outright ◂ +28.6 pts 50.0%
28.6% Owned with a mortgage +21.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 3 bedrooms +19.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

150.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +150.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Murgain Nyrang Creek
19.0% 58th pct —
PT commute in Murgain Nyrang Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) +17.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
19.0% Worked at home +14.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.7% 1 vehicle +14.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.9% 2 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
50.0% 4 or more ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
35.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murgain Nyrang Creek +5.4 pts higher in Murga gap narrowing
5.4% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murgain Nyrang Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Murgain Nyrang Creek +1.9 pts higher in Murga
48.1% 18th pct 46.2% 14th pct
Full-time in Murgain Nyrang Creek
100.0% 100th pct —

Industries people work in

57.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.1 pts 50.0%
14.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

66.7% Managers ◂ +41.7 pts 25.0%
28.6% Professionals +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
19.0% Labourers ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Murgain Nyrang Creek even
0 14th pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Murgain Nyrang Creek +2.2 pts higher in Murga
7.7% 68th pct 5.5% 48th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murga vs Nyrang Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12859/murga/vs/SAL13062/nyrang-creek