Mooralla

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. About 20.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most people were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This is far below the state and national figures, where roughly a quarter of people use another language.

More than half the population (55.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder of the community is primarily Christian.

While 64.5% of residents finished Year 12—higher than the national figure—those with a bachelor's degree or higher (15.2%) are far fewer than in the state average. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure of $805. High-earning households are common, with 43.3% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average.

Health is a strong point here, as only 13.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, with 50% of residents volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a tiny part of the population, and the typical age for this group is 10, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 58.8% of families, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in Mooralla is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments ($934) and weekly rents ($150) are far below the state figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. However, 39.2% of the workforce work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The workforce is very active, with 77.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Walking is difficult here, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is very low at 0.1, making the car essential for daily life.