Moorabool

The area has a very small number of children and seniors compared to most similar places, with only 10.6% of residents under 15 and 8.5% aged 65 and over. Most residents are adults between 45 and 64, and there is a low proportion of people in de facto relationships.

About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is well below the Victoria and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Irish, and German.

Reflecting its overseas-born population, 20.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in similar areas, with 53.2% identifying as Christian and only 30.9% reporting no religion, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Qualification levels are far below state and national figures, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 48.1% completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $875, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the state and national averages.

While the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.7% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 22.1% of people providing unpaid care—a rate far above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher than average number of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

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

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.4% of households. Conversely, very few people live alone, at just 12.1%.

Every single home in Moorabool is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 42.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. The walk to the nearest transport stop is exceptionally long, taking about 86 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as only 24.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment recorded. People work across a variety of sectors, including construction, retail, and health care.

The area is heavily car-reliant with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.