Muradup

The community is far older than most areas, with 32.0% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% nationally. This is reflected in the marital status, as 73.4% of residents are married.

Most residents were born in Australia (71.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (8.2%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 53.6%.

English is the only language used at home by 90.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (55.7%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 34.6% holding a Certificate III or IV. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 12.7%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $1,100 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.4%.

Residents are very active in their community; 34.2% are volunteers, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few people present. The typical age for First Nations residents is just 4 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with a very high 44.4% of people living alone. However, 54.5% of households are couples with children, and homes typically hold 2.2 people.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 72.2% are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. The typical monthly home-loan payment is much lower than most areas at $1,000.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, as there is no public transport in the area. About 42.5% of workers drive to work, while 15.0% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area is dominated by farming, with 75.0% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 70.0%, and there is no unemployment.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.