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Moama
167 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Moama, where the typical resident is 49. The community has grown by 35% since 2011 and is largely made up of retirees, with 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. Most residents live in detached houses and have an English-speaking background, contributing to a traditional feel. This is a settled area where home ownership is high and the pace of life is influenced by a significant senior presence.
Moama's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.4% of the population, a figure that rose 4.8 points since 2011.
This is a community with very few overseas births, at just 8.0%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.3% and 42.0% respectively.
Only 3.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Almost everyone speaks English, and very few people speak little or no English.
About 39.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 22 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the national figure, at 38.1%.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly amount being $1,348. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 12.8% of people.
Volunteering is at 14.5%, which is about the same as the national figure, though it fell 6.1 points since 2011. Unpaid housework is slightly more common here than across Australia.
First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. This community is notably younger than others, with a typical age of 20, and an unemployment rate of 3.6% which is well below the national figure.
Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas, making up only 9.5% of households.
Home ownership is very high, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are a little below the national average at $322.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. While there are many bus stops, the typical walk to the nearest one takes about 60 minutes.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas rose 4.1 points since 2011 to reach 13.5%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 54.1%. Common industries include health care and construction, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.4%.
Population growth since 2021 has been very strong at 16.5%, far above the state figure. Overall, the area's advantage score is just below the national average.
The area is relatively dry, with average annual rainfall of 434mm, which is a little below the New South Wales figure. Minimum temperatures are also much lower than in most areas.
Walkability is low, with a score of 3.4, meaning most people rely on cars. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.