Mourquong

Seniors make up over a quarter of the population, making Mourquong noticeably older than both New South Wales and the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average. English and Italian are the most common ancestries, with Italian ancestry being particularly prominent at 20%.

While English is the main language, 10.7% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar small areas. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 62.7% of residents identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,104, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

A little more than the national average of people need help with daily activities. Conversely, far fewer residents report having a long-term health or mental health condition.

A high proportion of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are a little below the state average.

The First Nations community in Mourquong is far older and earns significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,375.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with over half having no children. There are no one-parent families in the community, and about 27% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. While many homes are large, typical weekly rent is far below the state figure.

Most residents rely on cars, though 31.3% work from home, which is far above the national figure. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services, groceries, and parks.