Moyne - East

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 19.1% of the population, a figure that has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2016.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 6.9% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (43.1%) or English (41.0%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 41.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 12 percentage points since 2016. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.0%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 41.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, 14% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, up 3.1 percentage points since 2016.

Typical weekly household income is $1,513, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly family income is also slightly lower than usual at $1,905.

Health trends are about the same as the state average, with 27.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most common reported issues.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.0% of people helping out, well above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.0% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the general community, with a typical age of 21.

Family life is common, with 58.1% of households consisting of couples with children. About 26.1% of people live alone, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.9%), and 43.2% of these are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $200, far below the state average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.9% owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 34.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and a strong business presence, with 1,217 businesses operating in the region.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.0 degrees and annual rainfall of 667mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.1. Only 0.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.