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Moorilda
28 km²
Set far apart from urban centres, Moorilda is a very small rural community in the Blayney region. It is a place for older residents, with a typical age of 58 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. The area is largely car-dependent and quiet, with almost no children and no one moving in from elsewhere in recent years. This is a stable, traditional community where most residents are born in Australia and work in local agriculture.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58 and a much higher proportion of seniors. Children under 15 are rare here, making up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the state average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across New South Wales and Australia.
Most residents identify as Christian, and the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national averages.
Typical family weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $2,749, although typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure at $680.
Health outcomes are generally good, with no residents needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions.
Unpaid care for children is nonexistent here, which is consistent with the very small number of children in the area.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.0 people per dwelling, and one-parent families are far more common than in other areas.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents far below the state average at $150 and home loan payments among the lowest in the region.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why over half of the workforce works from home.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, with over half of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within walking distance and a walkability score of 0.0.
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