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Mooneba

9 km²

Daily life in Mooneba revolves around a small, car-dependent community where almost every home is a separate house. It is a notably older area, with the typical resident aged 50 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This quiet character is reflected in a stable population that rarely moves, with far fewer people shifting house in the last five years compared to the national figure. Most residents are born in Australia and speak English, contributing to a traditional rural feel.

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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 25.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure at 0.0%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 78.9% born here. This is far below the national and state figures for overseas births, which sit at 27.7% and 29.3% respectively.

English is the primary language for 93.0% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the national figure of 22.3%.

Many residents report no religion, at 42.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 46.5%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.5% of the population, well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,624 weekly, well below the national figure of $2,120. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are well above the national average at 12.7%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than most areas, at 18.3%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.3% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high number of people also do significant unpaid housework, at 47.3%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. For the very small number of First Nations residents, the typical age is 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Family structures vary, with a higher than usual rate of one-parent families at 16.4%. Around 25% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 79.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Every home has a motor vehicle, and the area is highly car-dependent. While there is a bus route, the walk to the nearest stop takes about 55 minutes.

The population is quite settled, with only 27.9% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. People mostly work in health care, education, and retail trade.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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