Murrah

The community is far older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 26.8% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are very rare, accounting for just 3.7% of residents.

About 25.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though it remains a little below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 85.4% of the population. While 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, it is far below the New South Wales average.

A large majority of residents, 68.3%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and among the highest rates for similar areas.

The area is relatively well-qualified, with 56.4% of residents completing Year 12. Higher education is also common, as 22.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is a little below the national figure. While 19.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical personal weekly income is $703.

Health challenges are common here, with 39% of people living with a long-term condition, a figure far above the national average. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.8% of people pitching in. Unpaid care is also high at 15.6%, though very few people care for children.

First Nations people make up 8.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 64 years old, far older than the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling. Many people live alone (29%), and there is a high proportion of couples without children.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with a striking 90.3% owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $758.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport available. However, 34.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the state and national figures, and there have been no recent overseas arrivals.

The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is well above the national figure. Those who are working are often employed in agriculture, retail, or professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.