Murrawee

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, a figure slightly above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up just 5.6% of the community, which is far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the main language for 87.3% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12 and just 8.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly incomes are about $811, which is consistent with the state and national figures. However, high earners are rare, with only 6.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health; the 22.2% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering, far above the state average of 13.3%. Unpaid childcare is also very common here, involving 37.1% of the population.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the community. The First Nations median age is 10, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 73.1% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home has 2.7 people, which is higher than in most areas.

Every single home in Murrawee is a separate house, and 97.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 11.4%, and typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is very rare at 4.2%.

The population is very stable, with only 22% of people moving in the last five years, far below the 40% seen across Victoria.

Employment is strong, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. Residents have no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.