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Murphys Creek
2 km²
Typical household incomes in Murphys Creek are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,028. This small community of 233 people has a strong family focus and a growing number of children. It is a place where most residents live in large, detached homes and rely entirely on cars to get around. The population has become slightly younger since 2011, and the area is seeing a rise in young families.
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Children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, those aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
The community is predominantly Australian born, though 10.7% were born overseas. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen 20 points since 2011.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
About 41.6% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the Queensland figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.1%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.2%) than most similar places. About half of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly personal income is $791, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $997.
Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 18.9%, which is far above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 30.9% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.6% of residents having served.
Homes are larger than average, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.3% of families.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is much lower than in most areas, and no one is renting.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.
The population is relatively stable, as only 28.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work (67.6%) compared to most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.1%.
The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. While many homes are near a school or park, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.