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Murra Warra
151 km²
Daily life in Murra Warra revolves around a small, car-dependent community where 68.4% of people volunteer. The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 32 and children under 15 making up 27% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Most residents live in large family homes and work in professional or managerial roles, often from home. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born community with high employment and a strong focus on family care.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 32. Children under 15 make up 27% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Every resident was born in Australia, and there is a far lower proportion of people born overseas compared to Victoria and Australia. Most people identify as having Australian, English, or German ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
About 60% of the population identifies as Christian, while 27% have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 69% of residents completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. Many adults hold degrees, particularly in management, commerce, and agriculture.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,020, which is well above the national figure. While typical household and family incomes are higher than most similar areas, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.8%, which is well below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 44.7% of people caring for children and 68.4% volunteering, both of which are far above the state figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 94.6% of families.
Every home is a separate house, and not a single household is renting. While 39.1% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments for others are about $2,000.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via transit. Work-from-home rates are well above the national figure at 31.4%.
The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very high, with 92.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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