Moonlight Flat

The area is far older than the state and national typical age of 38. This is driven by a very high proportion of seniors, who make up 36.5% of the population, while no one in the 15 to 24 age group lives here.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.0%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 25.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $900 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the state, affecting 40.0% of people. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 17.6%.

Community spirit is high, with 30.9% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, making up 0.0% of the community.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 45.9% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Family sizes are slightly smaller than the state average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 56.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renters are non-existent here.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas, taking 126 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 55.9%. The workforce is spread across agriculture, health care, and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from shops, health services, and schools, with only 22.2% within a 15-minute walk of a park.