Murrin Bridge

The population is predominantly First Nations and leans toward young adulthood, with a typical age of 40. It has far fewer children and seniors than the state or national figures, though 20% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified their ancestry most commonly listed Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 78.9% of people identifying as such. Only 8.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational attainment is very low compared to most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 8% completing Year 12. Most residents finished school in Year 9 or below.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $662 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is above the state average. Mental health conditions are particularly common, affecting 14% of the population.

Unpaid work is common here, with 66% of people doing at least 15 hours of housework a week. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other people, though only 6% typically volunteer.

The 52 First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a median age of 40. They face significant economic challenges, with a typical personal income of $364, which is well below the national figure.

One-parent families are very common, making up 57.9% of households, which is far above the state and national averages. Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Every single home in the area is rented, and no one owns their home outright. While most are large separate houses with three or more bedrooms, the typical weekly rent is very low at $150.

The area is highly dependent on cars, yet 60.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 8.5% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

Only 20% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas and far below the state figure.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park.