Murrays Bridge

First Nations people make up 8.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is far older than the state and national average, and children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are far less common here than across Queensland or Australia. English and Scottish are the most frequent ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, with 62.3% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree than the national average. About 45.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is about the same as the state and national figures, but personal incomes are a little below. No households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Residents here have far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than people in the rest of the state. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, though far fewer care for children unpaid. Around 12.1% of the community volunteer, which is a little below the national figure.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. They are noticeably younger than the national average, and their typical personal income of $762 is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 64.9% of families are couples with children and no one lives alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, a rate far above the national average. While typical weekly rent is far below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little higher.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and very few people work from home.

The population is relatively mobile, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the national figure.

Employment is very strong here, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, with many employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only a few homes are near a school.