Moonlight Flat

The typical resident is 51, making this area far older than most, with nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This older profile is consistent with the low proportion of children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with those born overseas making up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 63.0%, which is far above the national figure.

Education levels are very high, with 50.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most of these qualifications are in management, commerce, or engineering.

Personal incomes are slightly above the national figure, and 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. However, no households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, a higher than average 32.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly asthma or arthritis.

Volunteerism is very high at 32.3%, far above the national figure. Residents also spend significantly more time on unpaid housework and childcare than people in most other areas.

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

Families with children make up 55.1% of households, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home is a separate house, and 41.9% are owned outright. While rents are far above the state average, typical mortgage payments are well below the national figure.

The area is car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the 38.3% of people who work from home, which is far above the national average.

About 36.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and a high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers working in health, retail, or real estate.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within walking distance of parks or groceries, and there is no public transport in the area.