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Murdinga vs Murlong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Murdinga profile · Murlong profile

Murdinga Murlong

Murdinga and Murlong are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Murdinga is slightly larger with 72 residents compared to 27 in Murlong. Murdinga has a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.6% versus 0.0%) and more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (15.4% versus 0.0%). However, Murlong has a far higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (20.0% versus 7.7%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with long-term health conditions, while they are effectively alike in having no residents born overseas. They are also similar in that about 65% of adults are working or looking for work. These two nearby places share a very young profile, with both sitting far below the national typical age.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murdingain Murlong +45 larger in Murdinga gap steady
72 34th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 69
  • First area, 2021: 72
  • Second area, 2016: 25
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Murdingain Murlong +3 yrs older in Murdinga gap widening
30 yrs 5th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
First Nations in Murdingain Murlong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Murdingain Murlong +11.1 pts higher in Murdinga gap widening
11.1% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Murdingain Murlong +6.9 pts higher in Murlong gap narrowing
26.4% 90th pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
De facto in Murdingain Murlong +28.6 pts higher in Murdinga
28.6% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

26.4% Children (0–14) +6.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.2 pts 11.1%
11.1% Older adults (45–64) +22.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
11.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.1% Married +6.9 pts ▸ 55.0%
34.6% Never married +20.4 pts ▸ 55.0%
9.6% Separated ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murdinga Murlong

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

  • 85+ in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Murdinga: 8.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Murlong: 35.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 6.0% females; 55–59 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Murlong: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Murdinga: 6.0% males, 6.0% females; 35–39 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Murdinga: 12.0% males, 6.0% females; 30–34 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Murdinga: 6.0% males, 8.0% females; 25–29 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 23.5% females
  • 10–14 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 23.5% females
  • 5–9 in Murdinga: 0.0% males, 8.0% females; 5–9 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Murdinga: 18.0% males, 16.0% females; 0–4 in Murlong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murdingain Murlong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

84.7% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 88.9%
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

23.6% English +50.5 pts ▸ 74.1%
52.8% Australian ◂ +15.7 pts 37.0%
15.3% Irish ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% German ◂ +1.4 pts 11.1%
5.6% Scottish ◂ +5.6 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murdingain Murlong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Murdingain Murlong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.7% English only +15.3 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 Murdingain Murlong +1.4 pts higher in Murdinga gap narrowing
34.7% 33rd pct 33.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Religious affiliation

56.9% Christianity ◂ +16.2 pts 40.7%
34.7% No religion ◂ +1.4 pts 33.3%
11.1% Not stated ◂ +11.1 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

52.2% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
Bachelor+ in Murdingain Murlong +15.4 pts higher in Murdinga
15.4% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Murdingain Murlong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

52.2% Year 12 +20.0 pts ▸ 72.2%
17.4% Year 11 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% Year 10 ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

12.5% Certificate I / II +31.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
28.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
25.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.6% Management & commerce +51.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
12.5% Agriculture & environment +20.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.6% Health ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murdingain Murlong +$212 higher in Murdinga gap steady
$899 73rd pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $519
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Murdingain Murlong +$62 higher in Murlong gap narrowing
$1,312 33rd pct $1,374 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $914
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
Family income in Murdingain Murlong +$351 higher in Murdinga gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $1,024 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,292
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
High earners in Murdingain Murlong +12.3 pts higher in Murlong
7.7% 48th pct 20.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
High-income homes in Murdingain Murlong
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

59.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +59.1 pts 0.0%
40.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.9% Under $650 +18.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
34.6% $650–$1,499 +5.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murdingain Murlong +9.3 pts higher in Murlong
27.8% 45th pct 37.0% 85th pct
Mental health in Murdingain Murlong +6.9 pts higher in Murdinga
6.9% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Murdingain Murlong even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Asthma +21.8 pts ▸ 37.0%
6.9% Mental health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Other condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None +4.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
25.0% One condition +12.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murdingain Murlong +14.6 pts higher in Murlong
40.4% 94th pct 55.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%
Unpaid carers in Murdingain Murlong +9.6 pts higher in Murdinga
9.6% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Murdingain Murlong +19.2 pts higher in Murdinga
44.2% 98th pct 25.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Defence service in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Murdingain Murlong +12.7 pts higher in Murdinga
32.7% 86th pct 20.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Murdingain Murlong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
37 yrs 75th pct
Median income in Murdingain Murlong
$400 17th pct
Household income in Murdingain Murlong
$725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murdingain Murlong +0.9 larger in Murlong gap steady
2.7 71st pct 3.6 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
Living alone in Murdingain Murlong
13.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%

Family composition

68.5% Couples with children +21.0 pts ▸ 89.5%
0.0% One-parent families +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
20.4% Couples without children ◂ +4.6 pts 15.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% 1 person ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% 5 people ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murdingain Murlong +$1,265 higher in Murdinga
$1,385 100th pct $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Murdingain Murlong +$200 higher in Murlong
$300 0th pct $500 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: $595
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $500
People / bedroom in Murdingain Murlong +0.30 higher in Murlong gap steady
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
18.2% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
Owned outright in Murdingain Murlong
63.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
Separate houses in Murdingain Murlong
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.9%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Murdingain Murlong
72.7% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 72.7%

How homes are owned or rented

63.6% Owned outright ◂ +8.1 pts 55.6%
27.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% Rented ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Other tenure ◂ +13.6 pts 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

45.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 44.4%
13.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% 5 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Murdingain Murlong
39.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 39.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Murdingain Murlong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murdingain Murlong even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murdingain Murlong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

39.4% Worked at home +6.8 pts ▸ 46.2%
45.5% Car (driver) ◂ +22.4 pts 23.1%
0.0% Walked +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

83.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
22.2% 4 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
22.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murdingain Murlong +24.1 pts higher in Murdinga
24.1% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murdingain Murlong
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Murdingain Murlong +0.4 pts higher in Murdinga
65.4% 67th pct 65.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 74.0%
  • First area, 2021: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.0%
75.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.6%
  • First area, 2021: 75.8%

Industries people work in

78.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.9 pts ▸ 107.7%
24.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% Professional & technical ◂ +18.2 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

63.6% Managers +13.3 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Labourers +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
12.1% Professionals ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Murdingain Murlong +0.2 higher in Murdinga
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murdingain Murlong +0.3 more in Murdinga
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murdingain Murlong +1.8 pts higher in Murdinga
1.8% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Murdingain Murlong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murdingain Murlong +41.7 more in Murdinga
41.7 78th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Murdingain Murlong even
0 29th pct 0 31st pct
Mean slope in Murdingain Murlong +0.5 pts higher in Murlong
2.3% 2nd pct 2.8% 10th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murdinga vs Murlong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40983/murdinga/vs/SAL40984/murlong