Murtho

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 47 and a smaller proportion of children and seniors than the state average. Most residents are married, and about 2.1% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most people were born in Australia, with 87.2% of the population. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries, and only 9.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 91.3% of the community. While only 5.6% use another language at home, this is higher than in many similar areas, and 3.1% of people speak little or no English.

More than half the population (53.3%) has no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.0%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 47.8% completed Year 12.

Weekly family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,083, and 23.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.1%) and mental health conditions (1.5%) compared to the state and nation.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 22.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. About 10.7% provide unpaid care, and 3.5% have served in the Defence Force.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 10, and earns a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (68.2%), while one-parent families are much rarer here than in most areas.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than usual at 34.8%, though typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $150.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, as 0.0% of households are without one. While 56.9% of people drive to work, 15.5% walk, and 8.6% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Nearly half of the workforce (48.3%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work compared to most areas, and unemployment is 0.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.