Murchison

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. A high 26.1% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 13.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 13.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots often identify as English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 93.3% of people speaking it exclusively. This means the use of other languages is far below the state and national figures.

A large 56.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. The remaining population is primarily Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. However, only 42.3% completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,100, and 15.4% of people earn over $2,000 a week. Despite this, typical family incomes are well below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 16.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 53.8%, far above the national figure. Conversely, unpaid care for children and other people is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, but the typical person is far older than the national average at 47. Median personal incomes for this group are also far above the state and national figures.

Homes are small, with a typical 2.0 people per dwelling, well below the national figure. One-parent families make up 20.0% of the community, which is well above the state average.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure at $900. Weekly rent is about the same as the state average at $350.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Nearly half of the workforce walks to their job, while 13.6% work from home.

The population is very mobile, with 69.2% of residents having moved into the area within the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 80.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Half of the employed population works in public administration and safety.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.