Murrumburrah

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 or over. About 4.9% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is very common here, with 88.9% of residents identifying as such. Only 3.7% of people report no religion, which is among the lowest for its level.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal income is $792 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, high earners are rare, with only 8.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.7% of people—far above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

The community is highly active, with 27.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.8% of people providing this support.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540.

Couples make up the vast majority of homes, and the typical household is smaller than average with 2.3 people. Only 16.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 48.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Monthly loan payments are typically $1,030, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and the nearest stop is a 68-minute walk away.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are centered on the land, with 34.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. There is no unemployment in the area, and 76.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area has a very low walkability score and is heavily car-dependent. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.