Moolap

Moolap is an exceptionally old community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 83.3% of people, and while the proportion using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 34% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 39.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Weekly incomes are notably low across the board; the typical household earns $1,279, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of seniors.

A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas, while those caring for children unpaid are well below the national average.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, whose typical personal income is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling and a high number of couples without children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 90.1% of which are detached, and 41.8% of homes are owned outright—well above the national average.

While most people drive to work, the area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Only 40.6% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for its level, likely due to the large number of retirees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average, despite many homes being within a short walk of public transport.