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Lower Moira vs Yambuna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Lower Moira profile · Yambuna profile

Lower Moira Yambuna

Yambuna and Lower Moira are neighbouring rural areas, but they have very different populations. Yambuna is much younger, with a typical resident aged 34 and 23.9% of people being children. This helps explain why 32.1% of adults there provide unpaid childcare. In contrast, Lower Moira is far older, with a typical age of 59 and 30% of its residents aged 65 or over. These two areas also differ in income and health; Yambuna has a far higher typical weekly household income of $1,850 compared to $1,062 in Lower Moira, where long-term health conditions are far more common at 43.3%.

Both areas are similar in that their typical personal weekly income sits near the national figure. They also share a lack of local services, with neither area having any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. While Yambuna is more likely to have adults working or looking for work, Lower Moira has seen more movement lately, with 53.3% of residents arriving in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lower Moirain Yambuna +79 larger in Yambuna gap steady
30 19th pct 109 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 30
  • Second area, 2016: 110
  • Second area, 2021: 109
Median age in Lower Moirain Yambuna +25 yrs older in Lower Moira gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Lower Moirain Yambuna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Lower Moirain Yambuna +21.7 pts higher in Lower Moira gap widening
30.0% 86th pct 8.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Under 15 in Lower Moirain Yambuna +23.9 pts higher in Yambuna gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 23.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.9%
De facto in Lower Moirain Yambuna +16.0 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Age structure

30.0% Older adults (45–64) +2.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
30.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.7 pts 8.3%
10.0% Young adults (25–44) +18.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +23.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%

Marital status

53.3% Married +3.5 pts ▸ 56.8%
36.7% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 34.6%
20.0% Widowed ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Separated ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Age & sex structure

Lower Moira Yambuna

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

  • 85+ in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 80–84 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Lower Moira: 13.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 6.3% females
  • 60–64 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 16.7% females; 60–64 in Yambuna: 5.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Lower Moira: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Yambuna: 7.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 10.0% females; 50–54 in Yambuna: 3.2% males, 6.3% females
  • 45–49 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Yambuna: 8.4% males, 4.2% females
  • 35–39 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Yambuna: 5.3% males, 7.4% females
  • 25–29 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 25–29 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 15–19 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Yambuna: 8.4% males, 4.2% females
  • 10–14 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Yambuna: 6.3% males, 7.4% females
  • 5–9 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Yambuna: 8.4% males, 4.2% females
  • 0–4 in Lower Moira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Yambuna: 0.0% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lower Moirain Yambuna +20.8 pts higher in Lower Moira gap widening
30.0% 89th pct 9.2% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +10.4 pts ▸ 77.1%
20.0% England ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Philippines +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

50.0% English ◂ +14.2 pts 35.8%
33.3% Australian +11.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
10.0% Irish +9.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Scottish +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Italian +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Filipino +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Lower Moirain Yambuna +3.7 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Limited English in Lower Moirain Yambuna even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.0% English only ◂ +2.8 pts 87.2%
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

No religion in Lower Moirain Yambuna +3.5 pts higher in Lower Moira gap narrowing
46.7% 70th pct 43.1% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.0%
  • First area, 2021: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.1%

Religious affiliation

56.7% Christianity ◂ +14.5 pts 42.2%
46.7% No religion ◂ +3.5 pts 43.1%
0.0% Judaism +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Lower Moirain Yambuna +23.2 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
23.3% 6th pct 46.6% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.6%
Bachelor+ in Lower Moirain Yambuna +8.0 pts higher in Lower Moira gap steady
16.7% 58th pct 8.6% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

23.3% Year 12 +23.2 pts ▸ 46.6%
10.0% Year 11 +6.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
10.0% Year 10 +5.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
13.3% Year 9 or below +0.4 pts ▸ 13.7%

Highest qualification level

46.7% Certificate III / IV +3.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +26.5 pts 6.8%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.6 pts 11.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

40.0% Engineering & related ◂ +33.2 pts 6.8%
33.3% Management & commerce ◂ +12.9 pts 20.5%
33.3% Society & culture ◂ +24.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +29.5 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Health +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Education +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$52 higher in Lower Moira gap narrowing
$758 51st pct $706 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $758
  • Second area, 2016: $567
  • Second area, 2021: $706
Household income in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$788 higher in Yambuna gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $1,850 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,458
  • Second area, 2021: $1,850
Family income in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$563 higher in Yambuna gap widening
$1,312 15th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,550
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Lower Moirain Yambuna +4.9 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
High-income homes in Lower Moirain Yambuna
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
25.0% Under $650 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.3% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 37.0%
13.3% $650–$1,499 +22.5 pts ▸ 35.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lower Moirain Yambuna +16.7 pts higher in Lower Moira
43.3% 94th pct 26.6% 39th pct
Mental health in Lower Moirain Yambuna +10.6 pts higher in Lower Moira
13.3% 88th pct 2.8% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Lower Moirain Yambuna even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

26.7% Asthma ◂ +14.7 pts 11.9%
13.3% Mental health ◂ +10.6 pts 2.8%
13.3% Other condition ◂ +10.6 pts 2.8%
10.0% Arthritis ◂ +1.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Lung condition +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Cancer +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.3% None +21.9 pts ▸ 75.2%
33.3% One condition ◂ +13.1 pts 20.2%
13.3% Two conditions ◂ +9.7 pts 3.7%
10.0% Three or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lower Moirain Yambuna +5.6 pts higher in Lower Moira gap steady
16.7% 43rd pct 11.1% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid carers in Lower Moirain Yambuna +11.1 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Lower Moirain Yambuna +32.1 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 32.1% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%
Defence service in Lower Moirain Yambuna +6.3 pts higher in Yambuna
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lower Moirain Yambuna +0.2 pts higher in Lower Moira gap narrowing
20.0% 26th pct 19.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Lower Moirain Yambuna +31 yrs older in Lower Moira
49 yrs 86th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$626 higher in Lower Moira
$1,375 89th pct $749 60th pct
Household income in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$500 higher in Yambuna
$1,375 35th pct $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lower Moirain Yambuna +1.1 larger in Yambuna gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 3.1 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
14.7% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Family composition

35.3% Couples with children +39.2 pts ▸ 74.5%
52.9% Couples without children ◂ +31.5 pts 21.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

58.3% 1 person ◂ +43.6 pts 14.7%
41.7% 2 people ◂ +0.5 pts 41.2%
0.0% 3 people +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 6 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$210 28th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $190
  • Second area, 2021: $210
Mortgage in Lower Moirain Yambuna +$343 higher in Yambuna
$825 10th pct $1,168 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $825
  • Second area, 2016: $1,560
  • Second area, 2021: $1,168
People / bedroom in Lower Moirain Yambuna +0.10 higher in Yambuna gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
26.5% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%
Owned outright in Lower Moirain Yambuna
35.3% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.3%
Separate houses in Lower Moirain Yambuna
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 83.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

41.7% Owned outright ◂ +6.4 pts 35.3%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage +4.9 pts ▸ 38.2%
0.0% Rented +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Other tenure +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

75.0% Separate house +25.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.0% Other dwelling ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

25.0% 3 bedrooms +36.8 pts ▸ 61.8%
50.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Lower Moirain Yambuna
18.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

43.8% Car (driver) +7.1 pts ▸ 50.8%
43.8% Worked at home ◂ +25.1 pts 18.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
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

41.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.3 pts 33.3%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 13.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.0 pts 10.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lower Moirain Yambuna +24.0 pts higher in Lower Moira gap widening
53.3% 93rd pct 29.3% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Lower Moirain Yambuna +22.0 pts higher in Yambuna gap widening
53.3% 28th pct 75.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 78.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.3%
59.3% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.3%

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.8 pts 49.2%
18.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Retail trade +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Managers +12.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
18.8% Labourers +6.7 pts ▸ 25.4%
25.0% Community & personal service ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
18.8% Professionals ◂ +13.7 pts 5.1%
18.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.5 pts 15.3%
18.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.0 pts 6.8%
0.0% Sales workers +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lower Moirain Yambuna +0.1 higher in Lower Moira
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lower Moirain Yambuna +0.1 more in Lower Moira
0.1 40th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lower Moirain Yambuna +11.1 pts higher in Lower Moira
11.1% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lower Moirain Yambuna +166.7 more in Lower Moira
166.7 90th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Lower Moirain Yambuna even
1 58th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Lower Moirain Yambuna +0.3 pts higher in Lower Moira
4.1% 30th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lower Moira vs Yambuna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21545/lower-moira/vs/SAL22897/yambuna