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Moonan Brook vs Moonan Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Moonan Brook profile · Moonan Flat profile

Moonan Brook Moonan Flat

Moonan Flat and Moonan Brook are two sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Moonan Flat is the larger of the two, and residents there are generally younger, with a typical age of 46 compared to 67 in Moonan Brook. Financial gaps are stark; the typical weekly household income in Moonan Flat is $1,458, which is far higher than the $492 seen in Moonan Brook. Moonan Flat also has more amenities, with 65% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while Moonan Brook has none.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as highly car-dependent places with no public transport stops and no schools within 3 km. They share a lack of walkable groceries and health services. While Moonan Brook is much steeper, with a mean terrain slope of 24.1% compared to 7.3% in Moonan Flat, both remain very small residential areas where most people live in homes with few occupants.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +112 larger in Moonan Flat gap steady
19 14th pct 131 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23
  • First area, 2021: 19
  • Second area, 2011: 274
  • Second area, 2016: 128
  • Second area, 2021: 131
Median age in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +21 yrs older in Moonan Brook gap widening
67 yrs 100th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 67 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 67 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
3.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
35.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%
21.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
10.2% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%

Age structure

68.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +33.3 pts 35.1%
21.1% Older adults (45–64) +1.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Marital status

73.7% Married ◂ +3.1 pts 70.6%
21.1% Never married ◂ +2.4 pts 18.6%
21.1% Widowed ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Divorced ◂ +6.0 pts 9.8%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Moonan Brook Moonan Flat

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moonan Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Moonan Flat: 0.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 75–79 in Moonan Brook: 15.0% males, 20.0% females; 75–79 in Moonan Flat: 6.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Moonan Brook: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moonan Flat: 5.3% males, 5.3% females
  • 65–69 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 15.0% females; 65–69 in Moonan Flat: 9.8% males, 4.5% females
  • 60–64 in Moonan Brook: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Moonan Flat: 3.0% males, 5.3% females
  • 55–59 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Moonan Flat: 0.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Moonan Flat: 3.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Moonan Flat: 2.3% males, 4.5% females
  • 40–44 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Moonan Flat: 6.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moonan Flat: 4.5% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moonan Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Moonan Flat: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Moonan Flat: 3.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moonan Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Moonan Flat: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
  • 5–9 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moonan Flat: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
  • 0–4 in Moonan Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moonan Flat: 6.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

6.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +8.8 pts ▸ 87.8%
36.8% England ◂ +34.6 pts 2.3%
0.0% Philippines +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

73.7% English ◂ +27.9 pts 45.8%
15.8% Australian +34.6 pts ▸ 50.4%
0.0% Irish +29.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Scottish +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Filipino +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% German +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

2.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

126.3% English only ◂ +33.9 pts 92.4%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

20.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%

Religious affiliation

89.5% Christianity ◂ +17.7 pts 71.8%
15.8% No religion +4.8 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Not stated +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

51.5% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%
16.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

66.7% Year 10 ◂ +31.6 pts 35.1%
0.0% Year 12 +51.5 pts ▸ 51.5%
33.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.8 pts 17.5%
0.0% Year 11 +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Highest qualification level

90.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +49.5 pts 40.5%
30.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.5 pts 13.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +31.1 pts 18.9%
40.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +33.2 pts 6.8%
30.0% Architecture & building ◂ +20.5 pts 9.5%
0.0% Health +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% Society & culture +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$112 higher in Moonan Flat gap widening
$425 6th pct $537 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $624
  • First area, 2021: $425
  • Second area, 2011: $467
  • Second area, 2016: $541
  • Second area, 2021: $537
Household income in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$966 higher in Moonan Flat gap widening
$492 0th pct $1,458 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $492
  • Second area, 2011: $812
  • Second area, 2016: $1,020
  • Second area, 2021: $1,458
Family income in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$983 higher in Moonan Flat gap widening
$725 0th pct $1,708 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $956
  • Second area, 2016: $1,218
  • Second area, 2021: $1,708
14.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
High-income homes in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

23.5% $650–$1,499 +20.7 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +36.5 pts ▸ 36.5%
35.3% Under $650 ◂ +25.7 pts 9.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

78.9% Under $650 ◂ +34.8 pts 44.1%
15.8% $650–$1,499 +6.8 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Health & Disability

30.5% 59th pct
8.4% 53rd pct
4.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

47.4% Arthritis ◂ +34.4 pts 13.0%
26.3% Heart disease ◂ +18.7 pts 7.6%
0.0% Mental health +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Diabetes +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Cancer +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Other condition +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.4% None +18.3 pts ▸ 65.6%
42.1% One condition ◂ +25.3 pts 16.8%
15.8% Two conditions ◂ +9.7 pts 6.1%
0.0% Three or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

25.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
12.7% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat
28.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
9.1% 94th pct
35.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +4 larger in Moonan Flat
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +53 yrs older in Moonan Brook
72 yrs 100th pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$499 higher in Moonan Flat
$450 25th pct $949 76th pct
Household income in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$1,175 higher in Moonan Flat
$450 0th pct $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +0.9 larger in Moonan Flat gap widening
1.6 3rd pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 1.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
3.6% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
25.0% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Family composition

93.8% Couples without children ◂ +51.4 pts 42.3%
0.0% Couples with children +60.4 pts ▸ 60.4%
25.0% One-parent families ◂ +21.4 pts 3.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

29.4% 2 people +14.8 pts ▸ 44.2%
23.5% 1 person +1.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 4 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 3 people +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% 5 people +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +$45 higher in Moonan Flat
$135 11th pct $180 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: $135
  • Second area, 2011: $100
  • Second area, 2021: $180
$2,000 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $814
  • Second area, 2016: $1,650
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +0.10 higher in Moonan Flat gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
11.5% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
57.7% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 51.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.7%
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
84.6% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.6%

How homes are owned or rented

52.9% Owned outright +4.8 pts ▸ 57.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Rented +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Other tenure +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

88.2% Separate house +11.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.2% 3 bedrooms +14.6 pts ▸ 55.8%
35.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.7 pts 9.6%
29.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 28.8%
23.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
19.0% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

70.0% Car (driver) ◂ +9.7 pts 60.3%
30.0% Worked at home ◂ +11.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

47.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.1 pts 20.0%
41.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.0 pts 22.2%
0.0% 2 vehicles +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% 4 or more +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

26.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

Jobs & Industry

6.3% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
61.8% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.8%
50.8% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.8%

Industries people work in

80.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +41.9 pts 38.1%
50.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Construction +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Education & training +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Mining +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

60.0% Managers ◂ +37.8 pts 22.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Labourers +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Professionals +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +1.3 higher in Moonan Flat
0.0 0th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +1.9 more in Moonan Flat
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +65.0 pts higher in Moonan Flat
0.0% 0th pct 65.0% 68th pct
Walk to health in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +67.1 more in Moonan Brook
105.3 88th pct 38.2 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat even
0 34th pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Moonan Brookin Moonan Flat +16.8 pts higher in Moonan Brook
24.1% 100th pct 7.3% 65th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moonan Brook vs Moonan Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12707/moonan-brook/vs/SAL12708/moonan-flat