Moormbool West

Residents are far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 7.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 16.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Indian heritage.

While 9.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, this is much higher than in most similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 37.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.2%.

About 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Year 12 completion is among the lowest for this level at 20.5%.

Typical household and family incomes are much lower than most similar areas and well below the state and national figures. The typical household earns $1,166 a week, and no households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 44.2% of people, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 14.0%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 7.7%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Very few people provide unpaid care, and no one does 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. A very small number of First Nations residents are far younger than the national average and earn far higher incomes than the state figure.

This is a community of small households, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national average, and it helps explain why 45.0% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Typical weekly rents of $180 are far below the national figure, though typical home-loan payments are a little above the national average at $2,167.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most similar areas, taking about 121 minutes.

About 31.1% of people moved house in the last five years. This is around the middle for similar areas but well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 43.6% of the population, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.