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Moobi
56 km²
Fresh arrivals from overseas have surged in Moobi, with 31.8% of the population moving here in the last five years. This small community is notably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36 and many families with children. It is a high-earning area where professionals and tradespeople live in large, detached homes. The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent and sits well outside the state's typical urban patterns.
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The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and only 8.9% of people aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than across the country, at 17.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though those with English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry are common. About 13.1% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the state figure.
English is the only language spoken at home for 98.2% of residents. This is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.
About 63.7% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Residents are highly qualified, with 31.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.3% having finished Year 12. These figures are well above the national average.
Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,388 a week, well above the national figure. People earning over $2,000 a week make up 25.7% of the population, which is among the highest for its level.
The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 22.6% of people. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is very common at 30.9%, well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 19.1% of the population, which is also well above the state average.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area. While typical personal incomes for this group are a little below the national figure, household income is much higher than most similar areas.
Family life is common, with 63.9% of homes consisting of couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.
Every single home is a separate house, and 81.4% have three or more bedrooms. While rent is well below the state average, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.
Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. About 15.6% of the workforce works from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 46.0% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 31.8%.
Employment is very strong, with 80.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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