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Morundah

1,191 km²

Agriculture and farming drive the local economy in Morundah, where nearly 46% of workers are employed in these fields. This small, rural community has a population of 81 people and is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 46. Many residents live in large, detached houses and enjoy a high rate of volunteering. It is a quiet area where the local character is defined by a strong connection to the land and a high proportion of couples living with children.

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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. While there are more children under 15 than in most similar areas, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than the state average.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as Australian or English, with Scottish and Irish ancestry also common.

English is the main language spoken at home for 72.8% of residents. While 4.9% use another language—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation remains common here, with 54.3% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 19.8%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,218, which is well below the state and national figures. However, typical family income is $2,124, and 8.7% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

Residents appear healthier than most, with no one needing help for daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 21.7% of people volunteering—well above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 55.3% of families are couples with children and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Every home in Morundah is a separate house. While 43.5% are owned outright—far above the national average—typical weekly rent is very low at $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.9% of the workforce operates from home, which is slightly above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 62.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with managers making up 37.1% of occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.

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