Moora

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 19% of people aged 65 and over. Moora also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 9.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 13.8%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 81.4% of the population. Only 5.4% use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religion is less central here than in some areas, with 39.2% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 43.9%.

Typical personal income is $892 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are a little below the national average at $1,583.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 4.1% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and asthma, affect 26.9% of the population.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 27.3% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This is despite a decrease in people providing unpaid childcare and housework since 2011.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the town, though they face challenges with a much higher unemployment rate of 17.9% and lower typical incomes.

About 29.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Most households are couples with children (54.0%) or couples without children (33.8%).

Home ownership is very high, with 42.7% of homes owned outright. The housing is almost entirely detached houses, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $214.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.4% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 36.6% have two.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to most Australian areas. However, recent overseas arrivals are higher than the state average.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 65.5%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 34.6% of jobs.

Moora has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle compared to other areas. Population growth has been very slow, rising only 1.1% since 2021.

The area is quite dry, with average annual rainfall among the lowest for its level. Summer temperatures are much higher than in most other areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (14.6%) or health services (30.9%).