Murray Upper

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.9% born here and only 8.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

About 22.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a rate well above the state average. Despite this, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Faith is common here, with 72% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 27.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the typical household earning just $857 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

People with a long-term health condition make up 25.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in other areas.

Unpaid work is a major part of local life, with 36.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Many people also care for children unpaid, at a rate well above the national average.

First Nations people make up a huge part of the community, with 47.1% speaking a First Nations language. However, this group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 22.9% and a typical personal income of just $350.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.8 people per home and 1.0 person per bedroom. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 43.5% are rented. Weekly rent is very low, with the typical price being $150, far below the state average.

Cars are essential as 52% of people drive to work, though 20% work from home. Very few people use public transport, which is consistent with the lack of local stops.

The community is very stable, with only 11.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 44% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than in most areas, the overall unemployment rate is very high at 14.4%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.