Moorabbin

The population is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 39. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Moorabbin has a strong international character, with 34.0% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national levels. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 28.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split, with 41.9% of people identifying as Christian and 40.8% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Education levels are very high here. About 35.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 71.0% completed Year 12, both of which are far above national averages.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual, with a typical family earning $2,503 a week. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Most residents are in good health, as 66.7% have no long-term health conditions. However, 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 29.2%. About 13.3% of residents do volunteer work, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 57.1%.

Most households are couples with children (62.8%), and people per home is 2.5, which is consistent with the state and national figures.

Housing is expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $431 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,300, both much higher than most areas. Detached houses are the most common home type at 76.7%.

Public transport is very accessible, with 60 stops and 22 routes in the area. A high number of people work from home (34.5%), which is far above the national figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of occupations, with a typical unemployment rate of 3.8%.

Moorabbin is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. Nearly all homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.