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Murdinga
386 km²
Far from any urban hub, Murdinga is a small, car-dependent rural area of South Australia. It is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is just 30, and over a quarter of the population are children under 15. Most people live in detached houses as part of couples with children, creating a family-focused atmosphere. This is a stable, working community where nearly everyone is employed, primarily in the agricultural sector.
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The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 30. It is also a place where de facto relationships are very common, at 28.6%, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 84.7% born here and no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Irish, and German.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.
A majority of residents are Christians, with 56.9% identifying as such. This means the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are often in health, management, or agriculture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure. While high-earning households are rare, typical personal weekly income is a little above the state and national averages.
The community is quite healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.8%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 40.4% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid childcare and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.
First Nations residents are few in number, with a typical personal income of $400 and a typical age of 37, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Every single home is a separate house, and 63.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. While mortgage payments are very low, typical weekly rent is far above the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 39.4% work from home and the rest drive.
The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most people work full-time, and the local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
With a walkability score of 0.2, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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