Murphys Creek

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This is a community with a higher proportion of children under 15 and a much higher First Nations population than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestral backgrounds after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion, claimed by 47.7% of residents. About 38.1% of the community report having no religion, which is about the same as the Australian average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Typical household incomes are around $1,740 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical personal incomes are a little below the state average, 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents face more health challenges than most areas, with a much higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and national figures.

This is a supportive community where people provide a lot of unpaid care. Rates of unpaid childcare, housework, and general care are all well above the national average.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. While Year 12 completion is well above the national figure, typical personal incomes are much lower than most areas.

Families in Murphys Creek tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home. This is much higher than most areas, which is consistent with the fact that 60% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as only 6.1% of households rent their home.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is 84 minutes.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.