Mount Murray

The community is significantly older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 57 and a senior population far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 5.7%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

The population is entirely born in Australia, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious views are split, with 43.4% of residents identifying as Christian and another 43.4% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figure, though very few people earn more than $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.6% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average, though no one requires help with daily activities.

The area has a notably high number of Defence Force veterans, well above the state average. Rates of unpaid childcare, housework, and general volunteering are all much lower than in most other areas.

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

Homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.7 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are well below the state and national figures, and bedrooms are less crowded than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most residents drive to work, and the drive time to the city is 91 minutes.

Around 28.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is well below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is far steeper than the state average.