Murweh

First Nations people make up 11.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community has aged since 2011, with the typical resident now 43 and the proportion of seniors rising to 19.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 82.6% of the community. While only 5.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 26.7% of the area, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,294 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the typical personal income of $798 is about the same as the national average.

About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. People needing help with daily activities represent 6.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.6% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or childcare is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a median age of 26. Education gaps are stark, as Year 12 completion is just 25.8%, far below the national 37.0%.

The area has a high number of people living alone—35.4%—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 92.2%, and 38.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of just $170.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

While only 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, the area has a surprisingly high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 28.0%, far above the national average of 14.5%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 66.6%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%. Work is concentrated in agriculture, health, and education.

Murweh ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources. Population growth has stalled, with a recent change of -0.1%, well below the state average of 8.7%.

The area is quite hot, with an average maximum temperature of 29.7 degrees. It receives 464mm of annual rainfall, which is a little above the Queensland average.

The area has a very high recorded offence rate, with drug offences and assaults being particularly common. The overall crime rate has risen by 64.8% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. While many people can walk to a park, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport.