Murringo

The community is older than most areas, with a typical age of 47 and 19.5% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian at 45.6% and English at 43.6%.

English is the primary language here, with 93.3% of people using it at home. Only 2.6% use another language, which is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.8%. People reporting no religion make up 31.8% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 39.7% compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.5% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,258, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. This includes higher rates of arthritis, asthma, and mental health conditions compared to the state average.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 19.1% providing unpaid care and 29.8% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national figures. Volunteers make up 18.4% of the community.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than most, with a typical age of just 15 years, and a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. The typical home has 2.3 people, a little lower than the national average of 2.5.

Every home in Murringo is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $245, well below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, though 17.6% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 33.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

Murringo is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to health services, parks, or public transport within 15 minutes.