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Murrays Run
33 km²
An exceptionally older population defines Murrays Run, where the typical resident is 59, far surpassing the national figure of 38. This small community of 140 people is almost entirely composed of adults, with no children under 15 living here. It is a place of large, detached homes and high rates of volunteering, though it is deeply car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of local services. The area feels distinct from the rest of the state, characterized by a high proportion of seniors and a strong presence of people who have served in the Defence Force.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 30.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Notably, there are no children under 15 living in the area, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.
People born overseas make up 22.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
The area has a high proportion of people with no religion at 45.7%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Around 55% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 7.8%, far below the national average of 22.6%.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.4% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition.
Volunteering is very high at 23.9%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This active community spirit is seen alongside a very high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.
The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $449, well below the national average.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children (56.9%) and families are typically small, with 2.2 people per home. This is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These are typically large homes, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. A high number of residents work from home (37.0%), far above the national figure of 21.0%.
About 31.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.2%. The workforce is spread across professional roles, agriculture, and construction.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. This is due to a lack of amenities within walking distance and a very steep average terrain slope of 21.7%.
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