Murgon

The community is notably older, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. It also has a very strong First Nations presence, with 15.9% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.9%, which is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35% of people completing Year 12 and just 8.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $984 a week. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here; 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Additionally, 12% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 17.4% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care providing compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the town, though their typical household income of $1,172 is well below the state average.

Single-person households are very common at 31.3%, and one-parent families are far more frequent than in most other areas, at 25.3%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 40% own their home outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $220.

Cars are essential here, as 71.9% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Working from home is rare at 5.7%, far below the national average.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. Very few new arrivals have come from overseas, at just 1.5%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 43.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 80.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.