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Morrisons

69 km²

Daily life in Morrisons revolves around a quiet, car-dependent rural setting where most residents live in detached houses. It is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 48 and many seniors. The area is sparsely populated, with just 118 people, and has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents. This small settlement is defined by its high rates of volunteering and a strong preference for home ownership.

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The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.

People born overseas make up only 5.1% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A higher number of residents have no religion (45.8%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 42.4% of the community.

The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most similar places, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the national average.

Typical family income is $2,291 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal income is $644, which is well below the national average of $805.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 32.0% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and serving in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few individuals. Those residents have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national figure.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the country, making up 27.6% of households. About 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.5% are owned outright. No one in the community currently rents their home.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Over half the residents drive to work, while 25.4% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 14.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction and labouring roles.

Morrisons is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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