Moe - Newborough

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population, a figure that has risen 5.6 points since 2011.

The area is less diverse than the state average, with only 13.2% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (39.6%) or English (38.6%) ancestry.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 86.7% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large proportion of the community reported having no religion, at 47.8%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 34% of people completing Year 12. Only 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,017. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, compared to 22.7% across Victoria.

Health needs are very high, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition. About 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 14.8% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.7%.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 22. However, this group faces significant disadvantage, with an unemployment rate of 14.3%.

Single-person households are very common, making up 38.4% of the community. One-parent families are also well above the state average at 22%.

Detached houses are the norm here, and 37.1% of homes are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $210, which is far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.9% driving to work. Despite a high number of public transport stops, only 1% of the population use them for commuting.

The population is relatively stable, as only 32.7% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most other areas.

Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 8.4% is well above the state average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This reflects the combined impact of low incomes and low job skills.

The area receives 908mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Victorian average. Average temperatures are somewhat lower than in most other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 86.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services is poor, with only 46.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk.