Mooroolbark

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 19.8% of people under 15. While the population of seniors rose by 3.7 percentage points since 2011, they still make up a smaller share than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 21.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 81.7% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home rose 6.4 percentage points since 2011, this figure remains well below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the figure rose 18 percentage points since 2011.

About 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. However, educational attainment is rising, with Year 12 completion increasing by 10 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,992, which is a little above the state figure. This growth is clear, as the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 15 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 29.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure at 10.3%.

Unpaid care is very common here; 31.3% of people care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of people who volunteer fell 4.7 percentage points since 2011.

First Nations people in this area have a higher typical personal income and higher Year 12 completion rates compared to the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high share of couples with children, who make up 63.2% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which account for 95.4% of all homes. Large properties are the norm, with 88.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.2% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 3.2% in 2011 to 22.1% in 2021.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly lower than the state figure.

Mooroolbark is generally well-off, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas for access to money and resources. It also supports a large number of businesses, totaling 1,515.

The area receives far more rainfall than the state average, with 949mm annually. Temperatures are generally lower than in most other similar areas.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and most are near a school. However, the area is less walkable than the state average, particularly for accessing groceries and public transport.