Moondarra

The community has a wide age spread, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both making up 26.5% of the population, which is well above national figures. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language, but 12.2% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Italian is the most common second language.

A large majority of people, 69.4%, have no religion, which is far above the national and state figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.5% completing Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $1,937 per week, but typical personal income is well below the national figure at $575.

Health challenges are common here, as 24.5% of people have a mental health condition, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 14.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people, 9.5%, have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are a little larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families make up 18.4% of households, which is well above the national figure.

Crowding is higher than in most areas, with an average of one person per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,575, slightly below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive to the city is very long, taking 153 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 81.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Much of the workforce is employed in electricity, gas, water, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.