Moto

The area is far older than most, with 25.7% of residents aged 65 and over. This age profile is reflected in the social structure, where de facto relationships are much more common than the state average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91% born here and only 3.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35.5% of residents completing Year 12 and just 8.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Money is tight here, as typical personal weekly incomes are among the lowest at $434, far below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 41.0% of people, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with a higher than average number of people providing unpaid care and doing significant housework. Around 7.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, among the highest for its level.

First Nations people make up 7.6% of the population, well above the state average. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18, and earns a typical household income of $2,249, which is higher than most areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up nearly half of all households.

Every single home in Moto is a separate house. While 38.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,325, which is higher than most areas.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

About 33.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

One in four people works in agriculture, forestry, or fishing. While 61.7% are employed full-time, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.