Federal Electorate · Area profile
Moore
102 km²
Set within the Greater Perth region, Moore is a growing community of 164,113 people that stands out for its high incomes and spacious homes. The area has become noticeably older, with a typical resident now 42, while a large number of families with children continue to call it home. It is a well-off suburb where many residents have high qualifications and high-paying jobs, creating a stable and affluent residential character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
62 schools within reach make Moore convenient for families.
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The population is older than the state and national figures, and the proportion of seniors has risen 5.0 points since 2011. While 18.7% of residents are children, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much lower than most areas at 0.8%.
Born overseas accounts for 36.8% of the population, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with England as the primary overseas birth country.
English is the main language for 86.3% of residents, and the 10.6% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.9%.
A high number of residents report having no religion, at 44.6%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen 16 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the largest group at 47.3%.
The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher for 28.3% of adults, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen sharply by 28 points since 2011 to reach 65.8%.
Typical weekly family income is $2,596, which is a little above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the high number of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a group that grew 12 points since 2011.
Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.5%, roughly the same as the state average.
Participation is high, with 16.5% of people volunteering, though this is 8.5 points lower than in 2011. Unpaid care for children is also very common, occurring in 32.4% of households.
Families are larger here than in most areas, with an average of 2.7 people per home. People living alone are much less common than usual, at only 18.4%.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Australia, at only 16.1%, while 36.8% of homes are owned outright.
Almost every home has a vehicle, and 45.6% have two. While public transport use is higher than in most areas, 61.2% of workers still rely on driving their own car to get to work.
Residents are more settled than in other areas, with 32.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen 16 points since 2011.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 67.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is lower than most areas. Most common jobs are in health care, construction, and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park.