Moonbah

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families are a major part of the community, with 19% of people being children under 15 and a higher than usual proportion of de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of residents. Only 5.5% use another language at home, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the state average.

Nearly half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.9% of people completing Year 12 and 19.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common.

Income levels are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,183 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. Only 6.2% of the population reports a mental health condition.

Moonbah has a very high rate of volunteering at 23.3%, far above the state average of 13%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and childcare than is typical for other areas.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While their typical personal income is well above the national figure, First Nations household incomes are well below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 68.6% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.8% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 45.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential for travel, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, with 64.6% as the driver.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 72.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at just 1.2%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.