Mooball

Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, though the area has far fewer seniors than New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 87.6% of people using it only at home. Very few people use another language, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of people here have no religion, at 55.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.1%.

About 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare here, with only 4.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term issues.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most areas. However, it has some of the lowest volunteering rates at this level, at 8.4%.

First Nations residents have a typical household income of $1,874, which is a little above the state average. This population is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 11.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Every single home in Mooball is a separate house, and 80% of these have three or more bedrooms. Rent is typically $400 a week, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are several bus routes available, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is moderately mobile, with 35.4% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

Unemployment is a little above the national average at 7.9%. People most commonly work in construction, retail, and education.

The area is considered car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.