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Morago

195 km²

An older population defines Morago, where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area is mostly made up of couples with children and a high number of people in de facto relationships. While the community is small, it is well-qualified and earns well above the national average. It is a quiet, residential pocket in New South Wales where most people work from home or in local agriculture.

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The area is far older than the state average, with 22% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a family-oriented place, as children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian (46%) and English (42%).

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40% report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The community is highly educated, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 35.7% of adults—well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. For example, the typical weekly personal income is $1,050, which is well above the national figure of $805.

The population is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions, both of which are much lower than the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 31% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing unpaid housework and childcare than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though the typical personal income for these residents is $900, which is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than the state average, with typical weekly rents at $185 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,083.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that 41.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 69% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 37.9% of workers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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