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Arrawarra vs Moonee Beach West

Name: Arrawarra vs Moonee Beach West — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Arrawarra profile · Moonee Beach West profile

Arrawarra Moonee Beach West

Arrawarra and Moonee Beach West (L) are two nearby areas with very different profiles. Arrawarra is an older community where the typical resident is 50, and 30.7% of people are aged 65 or over. It is also more diverse, with a much higher share of recent overseas arrivals (41.2%) and people using other languages at home (10.2%). In contrast, Moonee Beach West (L) is younger and wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,106 compared to $1,143 in Arrawarra. Homes there are also much larger, with 95.5% having three or more bedrooms, compared to 63.2% in Arrawarra.

Both areas share very similar unemployment rates and a similar proportion of people who speak little or no English. However, many other gaps have widened since 2011, particularly in income and the age of residents. This trend is also seen in their layout; while Arrawarra is mostly car-dependent, it is more walkable than Moonee Beach West (L), which is described as car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 32.2 pts higher in Moonee Beach West PT commute: 8.1 pts higher in Arrawarra Recent arrivals: 41.2 pts higher in Arrawarra Household income: $963 higher in Moonee Beach West Living alone: 19.9 pts higher in Arrawarra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +1,237 larger in Arrawarra gap widening

1,820 70th pct 583 38th pct

Median age in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +10 yrs older in Arrawarra gap widening

50 yrs 68th pct 40 yrs 32nd pct

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +4.8 pts ▸ 30.9%

30.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.0 pts 12.7%

21.2% Young adults (25–44) +2.1 pts ▸ 23.3%

13.3% Children (0–14) +9.2 pts ▸ 22.5%

8.5% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 11.5%

Marital status

47.2% Married +13.1 pts ▸ 60.4%

29.5% Never married +1.0 pts ▸ 30.5%

11.8% Divorced ◂ +5.3 pts 6.5%

7.0% Widowed ◂ +4.8 pts 2.2%

4.9% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 1.3%

Age & sex structure

Arrawarra Moonee Beach West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.8% Australia +7.2 pts ▸ 84.0%

4.1% England +1.6 pts ▸ 5.7%

1.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%

0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.4% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% English +2.2 pts ▸ 48.4%

35.7% Australian +7.7 pts ▸ 43.4%

14.7% Irish ◂ +4.8 pts 9.9%

11.7% Scottish +0.8 pts ▸ 12.5%

4.2% German +2.9 pts ▸ 7.0%

1.6% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.9% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%

1.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.6% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.2% Greek +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.4% English only +8.6 pts ▸ 94.0%

0.6% Punjabi +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%

1.1% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.3% No religion +2.8 pts ▸ 50.1%

43.1% Christianity ◂ +0.6 pts 42.5%

6.2% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 5.7%

1.2% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.5%

0.8% Islam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

47.4% Year 12 +4.0 pts ▸ 51.3%

26.4% Year 10 +0.7 pts ▸ 27.1%

12.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 6.5%

6.9% Year 11 +3.0 pts ▸ 9.9%

Highest qualification level

31.7% Certificate III / IV +5.7 pts ▸ 37.5%

21.9% Bachelor degree +0.8 pts ▸ 22.7%

16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 15.7%

4.7% Postgraduate degree +1.3 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.5 pts 3.0%

2.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%

Field of qualification

14.3% Management & commerce +2.8 pts ▸ 17.1%

12.4% Engineering & related +2.6 pts ▸ 15.1%

10.8% Health +2.9 pts ▸ 13.7%

11.1% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.8% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 11.4%

9.3% Society & culture +0.7 pts ▸ 10.0%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 2.7%

4.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%

3.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%

3.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 1.7%

1.4% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +$239 higher in Moonee Beach West gap widening

$603 37th pct $842 82nd pct

Household income in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +$963 higher in Moonee Beach West gap widening

$1,143 38th pct $2,106 89th pct

Family income in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +$691 higher in Moonee Beach West gap widening

$1,491 44th pct $2,182 84th pct

Household income distribution

32.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.4 pts 21.6%

24.7% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 29.0%

24.8% Under $650 ◂ +17.4 pts 7.4%

5.3% $4,000 or more +11.7 pts ▸ 17.0%

6.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.9 pts ▸ 11.9%

Personal income distribution

51.4% Under $650 ◂ +13.8 pts 37.6%

29.0% $650–$1,499 +5.5 pts ▸ 34.5%

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

1.5% $3,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 5.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Arthritis ◂ +6.9 pts 8.1%

8.7% Mental health +1.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

7.9% Other condition +1.4 pts ▸ 9.3%

7.6% Heart disease ◂ +5.6 pts 2.1%

7.1% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 6.5%

5.2% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 2.2%

4.8% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 3.1%

4.7% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.9%

1.5% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None +7.9 pts ▸ 66.0%

21.0% One condition ◂ +1.5 pts 19.6%

8.4% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 6.0%

5.2% Three or more ◂ +3.1 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +0.8 larger in Moonee Beach West gap widening

2.3 43rd pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

40.9% Couples with children +22.2 pts ▸ 63.1%

41.6% Couples without children ◂ +14.3 pts 27.3%

15.3% One-parent families ◂ +5.9 pts 9.4%

2.9% Other families ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

41.7% 2 people ◂ +5.3 pts 36.4%

27.3% 1 person ◂ +19.9 pts 7.4%

12.5% 4 people +6.3 pts ▸ 18.8%

11.1% 3 people +4.8 pts ▸ 15.9%

4.5% 5 people +8.5 pts ▸ 13.1%

3.0% 6 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +$75 higher in Moonee Beach West gap narrowing

$350 75th pct $425 89th pct

Mortgage in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +$521 higher in Moonee Beach West gap narrowing

$1,559 66th pct $2,080 90th pct

People / bedroom in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West even gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.4% Owned outright ◂ +13.4 pts 42.0%

21.8% Owned with a mortgage +21.9 pts ▸ 43.8%

18.4% Rented ◂ +1.9 pts 16.5%

3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other tenure ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

86.8% Separate house +13.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

8.9% Other dwelling ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.1% 4 bedrooms +22.8 pts ▸ 44.9%

36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 26.1%

27.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.9 pts 4.0%

4.8% 5 or more +19.6 pts ▸ 24.4%

4.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.3% $350–$549 ◂ +1.9 pts 41.4%

24.6% $200–$349 ◂ +14.3 pts 10.3%

19.4% Under $200 ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% $750 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 10.3%

3.0% $550–$749 ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.0% $1,800–$2,999 +5.4 pts ▸ 32.5%

29.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +20.5 pts 9.1%

28.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.9 pts 23.4%

9.4% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

57.9% Car (driver) +10.5 pts ▸ 68.4%

11.6% Worked at home +3.8 pts ▸ 15.3%

8.1% Bus ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

6.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.1 pts 5.8%

2.3% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 1.4%

1.5% Bicycle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.3% 2 vehicles +11.3 pts ▸ 45.7%

43.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.5 pts 12.7%

10.6% 3 vehicles +13.1 pts ▸ 23.7%

6.4% 4 or more +12.7 pts ▸ 19.1%

4.3% No vehicle ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.7% Health care & social assistance +6.7 pts ▸ 20.4%

11.3% Construction +4.4 pts ▸ 15.6%

15.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.5 pts 2.0%

8.2% Retail trade +5.7 pts ▸ 13.9%

11.4% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 10.9%

8.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.5 pts 5.8%

7.0% Public administration & safety +0.8 pts ▸ 7.8%

3.9% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%

2.9% Manufacturing +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.1% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 1.4%

0.5% Arts & recreation +1.5 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

18.1% Professionals +5.7 pts ▸ 23.8%

21.6% Labourers ◂ +12.5 pts 9.2%

11.6% Technicians & trades +3.8 pts ▸ 15.3%

13.9% Managers ◂ +1.0 pts 12.9%

13.4% Community & personal service ◂ +1.5 pts 11.9%

10.2% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 11.9%

6.4% Sales workers +3.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

3.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.1 pts 2.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +2.6 higher in Arrawarra

3.0 30th pct 0.3 3rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +2.4 more in Arrawarra

2.6 25th pct 0.2 2nd pct

15-min city in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +3.0 pts higher in Moonee Beach West

0.0% 0th pct 3.0% 29th pct

Walk to transit in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +69.7 pts higher in Arrawarra

76.0% 68th pct 6.3% 31st pct

Walk to school in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +8.0 pts higher in Arrawarra

8.0% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +98.9 pts higher in Arrawarra

98.9% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +1.9 pts higher in Moonee Beach West

0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 43rd pct

Amenities/1k in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +6.5 more in Arrawarra

9.9 23rd pct 3.4 7th pct

Intersections/km² in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +14 higher in Arrawarra

27 42nd pct 12 19th pct

Mean slope in Arrawarra in Moonee Beach West +6.1 pts higher in Moonee Beach West

4.3% 45th pct 10.4% 91st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Arrawarra vs Moonee Beach West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115004/arrawarra/vs/UCL121081/moonee-beach-west