Murrurundi

The community is far older than the national average, with 33.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the state figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.0% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the town. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 56.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.5%, which is far below the Australian average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 33.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%. Only 9.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $877, which is far below the state figure of $1,829. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 39.9% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.7% need help with daily activities.

The town has a strong spirit of service, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 7.4% of the population, well above the state average. While 7.1% speak a First Nations language, typical personal income is $440, which is well below the state figure.

Many residents live alone, representing 39.4% of households—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, there are only 2.0 people per home, which is much lower than most areas.

Almost all homes are separate houses, with 95% of dwellings being detached. Renting is less common here than elsewhere, and the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

Reliance on cars is high, as 64% of people drive to work and no one commutes by public transport. Only 12.6% of the workforce works from home, far below the state average of 31.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.7% of the community.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 46.1%. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is a little above the state average of 4.9%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 72.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average. However, only 38.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.