Murray Downs

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 24.8% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas at just 12.0%.

This is a very homogenous community where 89.8% were born in Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 94.2% of residents. No one in the area reports using another language at home or speaking little to no English, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Religion is common here, with 57.7% of people identifying as Christians. However, 38.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

The area is very prosperous, with 35.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week. Typical family and household incomes are both much higher than most other areas and well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though mental health issues are well below the national average.

This is a highly active community where 32.6% of people volunteer, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 12, which is far younger than the national figure, and their typical personal income is far above the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Most households consist of couples, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms. A majority of residents (53.2%) own their homes outright, and renting is far less common than in most areas.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 43.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Employment is very strong, with no one currently unemployed and 68.6% of people working full-time. Managers and professionals make up the most common occupations.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, with only 5.7% of residents within a 15-minute walk of a shop.