Murdong

The typical resident is 33, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figure of 38. This youth is reflected in the age structure, with 12.5% of the population being children under 15, though there are no seniors aged 65 and over.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 95.8% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below both the Western Australian figure of 18.4% and the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.3% have no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 58.8%. About 12.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Similarly, the typical personal weekly income of $900 is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.5% of people. However, no residents report needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 41.7% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also do a lot of unpaid housework, with 33.3% spending 15 hours or more each week on it.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents currently recorded. For the very few who have lived here, the typical personal income of $1,750 is far above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 60% having children and 30% without. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. The area also has fewer people per bedroom than most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 19% of the workforce works from home, and others walk to their jobs.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.7% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 87.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Common industries here include construction, education, agriculture, and health care.

Murdong is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.