Mooral Creek

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. While children under 15 make up 16.2% of the community, there is a notably higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.7%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the dominant language, and unlike many other areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English. About 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

A large majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 47.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are significantly lower than across the nation, with a typical personal weekly income of just $420. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

While no one requires help with daily activities, 32.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.7% volunteering, a figure far above the state average. More people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework than in most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group has a typical personal income of $324, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.9% having children. Households are slightly larger than the national average, typically holding 2.6 people.

Every home in Mooral Creek is a separate house, and a huge 64.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community, and typical home-loan payments are much lower than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. This helps explain why 29.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is well above the state average of 4.9%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.