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Longerenong vs Murra Warra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Longerenong profile · Murra Warra profile

Longerenong Murra Warra

Longerenong and Murra Warra are nearby rural areas with very different profiles. Murra Warra is much wealthier, with a typical weekly income of $1,020 compared to $476 in Longerenong. It is also more highly qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69% finishing Year 12, while Longerenong has only 2.5% with a degree and 36.9% completing Year 12. Murra Warra has a much higher share of children under 15 (27%) and more people caring for children unpaid (44.7%), whereas Longerenong has more one-parent families (18.6%) and more homes owned outright (60%).

Both areas sit around the national figure for full-time employment, with Longerenong at 59.1% and Murra Warra at 77.1%. They also share a similar typical age of 32 and are both composed entirely of detached houses. Every home in both places has a motor vehicle, and neither area has any public transport stops. While they are similar in these basic ways, the gaps in income and education remain stark.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 32.2 pts higher in Murra Warra Personal income: $544 higher in Murra Warra Volunteering: 43.4 pts higher in Murra Warra Unpaid child care: 28.1 pts higher in Murra Warra Rent: $590 higher in Murra Warra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Longerenongin Murra Warra +174 larger in Longerenong
237 57th pct 63 32nd pct
Median age in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
32 yrs 9th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Longerenongin Murra Warra +1.6 pts higher in Murra Warra
12.7% 24th pct 14.3% 30th pct
Under 15 in Longerenongin Murra Warra +13.1 pts higher in Murra Warra
13.9% 30th pct 27.0% 91st pct
De facto in Longerenongin Murra Warra +1.1 pts higher in Longerenong
9.0% 26th pct 7.9% 21st pct

Age structure

28.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.4 pts 14.3%
13.9% Children (0–14) +13.1 pts ▸ 27.0%
26.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.6 pts 9.5%
13.5% Young adults (25–44) +8.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
12.7% Seniors (65+) +1.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

38.2% Married +35.4 pts ▸ 73.7%
49.5% Never married ◂ +17.9 pts 31.6%
5.4% Divorced ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Longerenong Murra Warra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Longerenongin Murra Warra +7.6 pts higher in Longerenong
7.6% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +21.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.2% Philippines ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

42.6% Australian +8.2 pts ▸ 50.8%
30.8% English +7.3 pts ▸ 38.1%
11.0% German +6.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
11.4% Scottish ◂ +1.9 pts 9.5%
3.0% Dutch +5.0 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.8% Irish ◂ +0.4 pts 6.3%
4.6% Filipino ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Longerenongin Murra Warra +3.8 pts higher in Longerenong
3.8% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.0% English only +16.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Longerenongin Murra Warra +13.9 pts higher in Longerenong
40.9% 51st pct 27.0% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

41.4% Christianity +19.0 pts ▸ 60.3%
40.9% No religion ◂ +13.9 pts 27.0%
16.0% Not stated ◂ +9.7 pts 6.3%
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 Longerenongin Murra Warra +32.2 pts higher in Murra Warra
36.9% 28th pct 69.0% 90th pct
Bachelor+ in Longerenongin Murra Warra +21.2 pts higher in Murra Warra
2.5% 6th pct 23.7% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

36.9% Year 12 +32.2 pts ▸ 69.0%
19.2% Year 11 ◂ +9.7 pts 9.5%
19.2% Year 10 ◂ +9.7 pts 9.5%
11.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

41.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.6 pts 20.8%
5.1% Bachelor degree +32.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.1% Management & commerce +24.1 pts ▸ 29.2%
15.2% Agriculture & environment +5.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
8.1% Health +12.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
20.2% Engineering & related ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Natural & physical sciences +13.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
4.0% Education +8.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.1% Society & culture ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Architecture & building ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Longerenongin Murra Warra +$544 higher in Murra Warra
$476 10th pct $1,020 84th pct
Household income in Longerenongin Murra Warra +$611 higher in Murra Warra
$1,305 33rd pct $1,916 71st pct
Family income in Longerenongin Murra Warra +$625 higher in Murra Warra
$1,562 30th pct $2,187 68th pct
High earners in Longerenongin Murra Warra +5.1 pts higher in Murra Warra
5.4% 34th pct 10.5% 63rd pct
High-income homes in Longerenongin Murra Warra +4.3 pts higher in Longerenong
4.3% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

18.6% $1,500–$2,999 +16.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
31.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.4 pts 13.0%
11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

20.6% $650–$1,499 +50.5 pts ▸ 71.1%
58.8% Under $650 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% $1,500–$2,999 +11.9 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Longerenongin Murra Warra +9.9 pts higher in Longerenong
33.8% 73rd pct 23.8% 26th pct
Mental health in Longerenongin Murra Warra +2.6 pts higher in Longerenong
10.5% 73rd pct 7.9% 48th pct
Needs assistance in Longerenongin Murra Warra +3.0 pts higher in Longerenong
3.0% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
10.5% Mental health ◂ +2.6 pts 7.9%
9.7% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 6.3%
5.1% Other condition +2.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.3% Diabetes ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Heart disease ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Stroke ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.3% None +27.0 pts ▸ 79.4%
16.9% One condition +2.2 pts ▸ 19.0%
11.8% Two conditions ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Longerenongin Murra Warra +43.4 pts higher in Murra Warra
25.0% 75th pct 68.4% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0.9 pts higher in Longerenong
16.7% 82nd pct 15.8% 77th pct
Unpaid child care in Longerenongin Murra Warra +28.1 pts higher in Murra Warra
16.7% 16th pct 44.7% 98th pct
Defence service in Longerenongin Murra Warra +2.0 pts higher in Longerenong
2.0% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Longerenongin Murra Warra +7.4 pts higher in Murra Warra
21.6% 35th pct 28.9% 75th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Longerenongin Murra Warra +25 yrs older in Murra Warra
17 yrs 14th pct 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in Longerenongin Murra Warra
— $350 12th pct
Household income in Longerenongin Murra Warra
— $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0.5 larger in Murra Warra
2.6 57th pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Longerenongin Murra Warra +18.6 pts higher in Longerenong
18.6% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Longerenongin Murra Warra +3.9 pts higher in Longerenong
30.0% 72nd pct 26.1% 58th pct

Family composition

52.4% Couples with children +42.2 pts ▸ 94.6%
29.0% Couples without children ◂ +11.1 pts 17.9%
18.6% One-parent families ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other families ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.4% 2 people +7.7 pts ▸ 39.1%
30.0% 1 person ◂ +3.9 pts 26.1%
5.7% 4 people +11.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
8.6% 5 people +8.8 pts ▸ 17.4%
7.1% 3 people +5.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
12.9% 6 or more ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Longerenongin Murra Warra +$590 higher in Murra Warra
$160 16th pct $750 100th pct
Mortgage in Longerenongin Murra Warra +$1,025 higher in Murra Warra
$975 14th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0.30 higher in Murra Warra
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Longerenongin Murra Warra +15.7 pts higher in Longerenong
15.7% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Longerenongin Murra Warra +20.9 pts higher in Longerenong
60.0% 90th pct 39.1% 44th pct
Separate houses in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Longerenongin Murra Warra +7.5 pts higher in Longerenong
81.4% 55th pct 73.9% 36th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +20.9 pts 39.1%
4.3% Other tenure +30.5 pts ▸ 34.8%
17.1% Owned with a mortgage +4.6 pts ▸ 21.7%
15.7% Rented ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
8.6% Not stated ◂ +8.6 pts 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

27.1% 4 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 52.2%
48.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +26.8 pts 21.7%
14.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 13.0%
5.7% 5 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

58.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +58.3 pts 0.0%
41.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Longerenongin Murra Warra +3.5 pts higher in Murra Warra
28.0% 77th pct 31.4% 83rd pct
PT commute in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

48.4% Car (driver) +5.9 pts ▸ 54.3%
28.0% Worked at home +3.5 pts ▸ 31.4%
3.2% Walked +5.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.0% 4 or more +20.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
31.1% 3 vehicles +8.0 pts ▸ 39.1%
29.5% 2 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
27.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Longerenongin Murra Warra +9.3 pts higher in Longerenong
29.3% 44th pct 20.0% 15th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Longerenongin Murra Warra +2.9 pts higher in Longerenong
2.9% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Longerenongin Murra Warra +41.6 pts higher in Murra Warra
50.5% 22nd pct 92.1% 100th pct
Full-time in Longerenongin Murra Warra +18.0 pts higher in Murra Warra
59.1% 56th pct 77.1% 94th pct

Industries people work in

28.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.2 pts ▸ 37.1%
3.2% Health care & social assistance +16.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
11.8% Other services ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety +7.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.5% Education & training +5.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Construction ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Manufacturing ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Retail trade ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.7% Managers +18.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
3.2% Professionals +16.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
17.2% Labourers ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
14.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Community & personal service +3.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.4% Clerical & administrative +6.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.5% Sales workers ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0.9 higher in Longerenong
0.9 58th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Longerenongin Murra Warra +1.0 more in Longerenong
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Longerenongin Murra Warra +63.4 pts higher in Longerenong
63.4% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Longerenongin Murra Warra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Longerenongin Murra Warra +38.0 more in Longerenong
38.0 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0 higher in Longerenong
1 46th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Longerenongin Murra Warra +0.3 pts higher in Murra Warra
3.2% 15th pct 3.4% 20th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Longerenong vs Murra Warra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21535/longerenong/vs/SAL21839/murra-warra