Murga

The community is much older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52 and 20.7% of people aged 65 or over. While 17.2% of the population are children, there are no young adults aged 25 to 44 living here.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with only 6.9% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 60.3% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 12.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the state average. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 38.5%, far above the national figure. This community spirit is also seen in the 19.2% of people providing unpaid care and the high number of former Defence Force members.

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

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

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,449, which is well above the national figure. People per bedroom is also higher than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 19% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 5.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 57.1% of workers. While 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, those who are employed are all full-time.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities like groceries, health services or parks within a 15-minute walk.