Murray

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 71.8% of people aged between 15 and 24. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65, and 95.9% of residents have never been married.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (4.5%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. Very few people—just 0.3%—speak little or no English.

A quarter of the population reports having no religion, which is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 14.1%.

The area has a very low rate of higher education, with only 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and Year 12 completion is also much lower than most areas.

While typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,325 a week, typical personal weekly income is actually far above the national figure at $1,302.

The population is exceptionally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 2.1% of people. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and almost no one needs help with daily activities.

A striking 40% of the population has served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure of 2.8%. Conversely, rates of volunteering and unpaid care are among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group is highly qualified and employed, with a Year 12 completion rate of 75.9% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The housing pattern is unusual, as 100% of people live alone. Consequently, the typical household size is just one person, far below the state and national figures of 2.5.

Everyone in the area rents their home, and no one owns their own property. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $107, and most residents live in one-bedroom homes.

Car use is common for work, but 39.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.1% of the community.

Employment is very high, with 91.5% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly all workers (97.2%) are employed in public administration and safety.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, the area is mostly car-dependent. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries.