Morven

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the New South Wales average of 39. However, children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, or German.

English is the sole language used at home for 96% of residents. This means the area is far less linguistically diverse than the rest of the state, where 26.6% of people use another language.

About 60.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.8% of the population, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

A higher-than-usual 23% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most commonly in education, health, and agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While fewer households earn over $3,000 a week, 15% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.

About 28.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition reported, affecting 12.8% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28% of people helping out—far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care for others are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the current census for this area. The very small number of First Nations residents who did record data are far older and earn more than the national figures.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the New South Wales average. Other households are typically couples, with 53.5% having children.

Every home in Morven is a separate house, and 48.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also much lower here, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Nearly half of all homes have two vehicles, and 17% have four or more.

About 30.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales rate of 39.9%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 40% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.