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Murgheboluc

34 km²

Families with children are a major part of the community in Murgheboluc, where nearly 20% of residents are under 15. While the typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure, the area has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. Most people here were born in Australia and enjoy high typical household incomes that are far above the state and national averages. It is a small, rural community of 132 people where large detached houses are the only type of home available.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and a much higher proportion of people are in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Victoria.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with 89.4% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

About 45.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.7% have no religion. This level of non-religion is slightly above the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, health, and agriculture.

This is a high-earning area where typical household incomes are far above those in Victoria and Australia. Weekly family incomes are among the highest at this level, and a much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more per week than in most similar areas.

The community is in relatively good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and people needing daily help compared to most similar areas. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or national average. More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly than in most similar areas, though fewer people provide unpaid care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there is a much lower proportion of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Murgheboluc is a separate house, and 97.6% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are far below state and national figures, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little higher.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most people drive to work, and fewer people work from home compared to the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a higher proportion of full-time workers than most similar areas. People primarily work in agriculture, health, and retail.

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

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