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Murga vs Toogong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Murga profile · Toogong profile

Murga Toogong

Toogong and Murga are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Residents are far older in Murga, where the typical age is 52, compared to 41 in Toogong. Murga has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,625, while Toogong is far lower at $900. Toogong is more likely to have residents working from home (45.5% compared to 19.0% in Murga) and has a far higher share of people caring for children unpaid at 31.7%.

Both areas are effectively alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home. They also share a complete lack of public transport and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park or groceries. While both are quiet, Toogong has seen more movement with 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, compared to just 5.4% in Murga.

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Where they differ most

Work from home: 26.4 pts higher in Toogong Full-time: 39.4 pts higher in Murga Unpaid child care: 24.0 pts higher in Toogong Recent movers: 20.4 pts higher in Toogong Median age: 11 yrs older in Murga

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murgain Toogong +13 larger in Toogong gap narrowing
58 30th pct 71 34th pct
Median age in Murgain Toogong +11 yrs older in Murga gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Murgain Toogong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Murgain Toogong +2.4 pts higher in Murga gap narrowing
20.7% 59th pct 18.3% 48th pct
Under 15 in Murgain Toogong +2.5 pts higher in Toogong gap steady
17.2% 51st pct 19.7% 68th pct
De facto in Murgain Toogong +15.2 pts higher in Murga gap widening
15.2% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

51.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.6 pts 21.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
20.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.4 pts 18.3%
17.2% Children (0–14) +2.5 pts ▸ 19.7%
13.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.1 pts 12.7%

Marital status

51.9% Married +14.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
17.3% Never married +12.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.5% Divorced ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murga Toogong

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

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

Country of birth

65.5% Australia +9.1 pts ▸ 74.6%
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 ◂ +3.4 pts 38.0%
37.9% English +2.9 pts ▸ 40.8%
19.0% Scottish ◂ +13.3 pts 5.6%
5.2% Irish +7.5 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Toogong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Murgain Toogong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

75.9% English only +7.2 pts ▸ 83.1%
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 Toogong +2.2 pts higher in Murga gap narrowing
12.1% 2nd pct 9.9% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

60.3% Christianity +8.7 pts ▸ 69.0%
25.9% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 25.4%
12.1% No religion ◂ +2.2 pts 9.9%
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 Toogong +2.3 pts higher in Murga gap narrowing
34.0% 21st pct 31.7% 16th pct
Bachelor+ in Murgain Toogong +10.9 pts higher in Toogong gap widening
5.8% 14th pct 16.7% 58th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Murgain Toogong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.0% Year 12 ◂ +2.3 pts 31.7%
16.0% Year 10 +2.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
10.0% Year 9 or below +5.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.0% Year 11 ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

12.9% Certificate III / IV +19.6 pts ▸ 32.5%
9.7% Bachelor degree +7.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.1 pts 10.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.8% Management & commerce ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
22.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.1 pts 7.5%
16.1% Education ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murgain Toogong +$200 higher in Murga gap widening
$762 52nd pct $562 19th pct
Household income in Murgain Toogong +$725 higher in Murga gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Murgain Toogong +$625 higher in Murga gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Murgain Toogong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Murgain Toogong
— 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

28.6% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 +9.4 pts ▸ 51.7%
42.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.0 pts 13.3%
11.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murgain Toogong +15.1 pts higher in Murga
36.2% 82nd pct 21.1% 17th pct
Mental health in Murgain Toogong +4.1 pts higher in Toogong
8.6% 55th pct 12.7% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Murgain Toogong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.0% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 9.9%
8.6% Mental health +4.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
6.9% Cancer ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Heart disease ◂ +1.3 pts 5.6%
5.2% Diabetes +0.5 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Other condition +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

31.0% None +28.1 pts ▸ 59.2%
19.0% One condition ◂ +7.7 pts 11.3%
10.3% Two conditions ◂ +3.3 pts 7.0%
0.0% Three or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murgain Toogong +15.1 pts higher in Murga gap widening
38.5% 92nd pct 23.3% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Murgain Toogong +9.2 pts higher in Murga gap widening
19.2% 89th pct 10.0% 25th pct
Unpaid child care in Murgain Toogong +24.0 pts higher in Toogong gap widening
7.7% 4th pct 31.7% 80th pct
Defence service in Murgain Toogong +7.8 pts higher in Murga
7.8% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Murgain Toogong +13.1 pts higher in Toogong gap narrowing
26.9% 65th pct 40.0% 95th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Murgain Toogong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Murgain Toogong
— 74 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Murgain Toogong
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Murgain Toogong
— $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murgain Toogong +0.3 larger in Murga gap widening
2.7 71st pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Murgain Toogong +9.3 pts higher in Toogong gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.3% 41st pct
Living alone in Murgain Toogong
— 35.0% 84th pct

Family composition

41.0% Couples with children +28.7 pts ▸ 69.8%
43.6% Couples without children ◂ +18.0 pts 25.6%
0.0% One-parent families +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.1% 2 people ◂ +17.1 pts 40.0%
28.6% 1 person +6.4 pts ▸ 35.0%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +1.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% 3 people +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 5 people +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murgain Toogong
— $235 35th pct
Mortgage in Murgain Toogong +$711 higher in Murga gap narrowing
$2,449 87th pct $1,738 57th pct
People / bedroom in Murgain Toogong +0.20 higher in Murga gap steady
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Murgain Toogong
— 15.0% 45th pct
Owned outright in Murgain Toogong
— 40.0% 46th pct
Separate houses in Murgain Toogong
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Murgain Toogong
— 80.0% 51st pct

How homes are owned or rented

78.6% Owned outright ◂ +38.6 pts 40.0%
28.6% Owned with a mortgage +11.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Other tenure +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Rented +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +30.0 pts ▸ 130.0%
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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 45.0%
42.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 35.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom 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% $3,000 or more +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Murgain Toogong
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Murgain Toogong +26.4 pts higher in Toogong gap steady
19.0% 58th pct 45.5% 94th pct
PT commute in Murgain Toogong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Murgain Toogong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murgain Toogong even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murgain Toogong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murgain Toogong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) ◂ +29.9 pts 27.3%
19.0% Worked at home +26.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
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

42.9% 2 vehicles +12.1 pts ▸ 55.0%
50.0% 4 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.7 pts 25.0%
35.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.7 pts 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murgain Toogong +20.4 pts higher in Toogong gap widening
5.4% 0th pct 25.8% 31st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murgain Toogong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Murgain Toogong +3.1 pts higher in Murga gap narrowing
48.1% 18th pct 45.0% 13th pct
Full-time in Murgain Toogong +39.4 pts higher in Murga gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 60.6% 63rd pct

Industries people work in

57.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.7 pts 48.5%
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 ◂ +15.2 pts 51.5%
28.6% Professionals ◂ +19.5 pts 9.1%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.9 pts 15.2%
19.0% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 12.1%
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 Toogong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murgain Toogong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Murgain Toogong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murgain Toogong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Murgain Toogong even
0 14th pct 0 20th pct
Mean slope in Murgain Toogong +2.4 pts higher in Murga
7.7% 68th pct 5.2% 45th pct

Compare Murga with nearby areas

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Compare Toogong with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murga vs Toogong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12859/murga/vs/SAL13919/toogong