Moonbi

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.2% of people using it only at home. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language.

About 59.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 32.0%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 29.9% of people completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (11.7%) are far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.8%) than most places. About 16.0% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the area, with 111 residents. While the typical personal income is slightly above the national figure, Year 12 completion (23.4%) is far below the national average.

About 28.3% of people live alone, which is well above the state average. Couples with children make up the largest group at 49.3%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (89.3%) and home ownership, with 38.1% owning their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $220, far below the national figure of $375.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.0% commute by public transport. While there are many public transport stops for the population size, it takes an average of 88 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively mobile, with 35.7% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.0% of the community.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.5%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

Moonbi is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below state levels.