Lurg

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 52. While children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, there are very few de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home for 91.4% of residents. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national averages.

About 43.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.7%.

A higher proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications in agriculture and environment are particularly common.

Typical family weekly incomes are $2,055, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the typical household income is a little below the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Additionally, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. This high level of participation is seen alongside a higher-than-average rate of people doing unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 61% of households. There are far fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas, and homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average.

Every single home in Lurg is a separate house. Renting is far less common than across the state, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

Lurg is a very stable community, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as construction and retail.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.