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Murrumbucca

152 km²

Daily life in Murrumbucca is centered around large homes and a reliance on cars in a quiet, older community. The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national figure. It is a small population of just 82 people where most live in spacious detached houses. With high rates of professional qualifications and typical incomes well above the state average, it is a well-off area with a strong culture of volunteering.

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The community is far older than most, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 52. About 19.2% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 42.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 39% report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in engineering, education, and building.

Incomes are strong, with a typical household earning $2,200 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, affecting 30.5% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent reports.

Community spirit is very high, with 42.4% of people volunteering and 24.2% providing unpaid care. A striking 16.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are often large, with 2.6 people per household and many couples with children. However, 28.1% of people live alone, which is a bit higher than the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 87.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, with only 12.5% of households renting, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 67.6% of workers drive and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 83.8% and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Key industries include agriculture, electricity and gas, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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