Mooney Mooney

The community is much older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 52 and nearly 25% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

While 70.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86% of the community. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, this figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, with many qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Incomes are generally high here; nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average. The typical family income of $2,321 per week is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of residents. However, those needing help with daily activities are a little below the state and national averages.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. Volunteer rates are also well above the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. Among this group, the typical age of 59 is far older than the state average, and household incomes are among the highest for similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with a combined 86.9% being couples with or without children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 80% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are well below the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas.

The community is very car-reliant, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the high number of vehicles per home and the fact that 37.2% of the workforce works from home.

Residents tend to stay put, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 56.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in construction, health, or education, and nearly a quarter are managers.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, partly due to steep terrain. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.