Moorngag

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 28% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4% of the community, which is among the lowest for its level.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

Everyone in the community speaks English at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

A higher proportion of people here have no religion compared to most similar areas, sitting at 44%. Other than that, the majority of the community identifies with Christianity.

A higher-than-usual 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is about $1,625, which is around the middle for its level. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 44% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 16%.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure at 33.8%. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a very high number of people who provide unpaid care and do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Over half of the households are couples with children. The number of people living alone is well below the state average, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home here is a separate house, and 47% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is non-existent in this community.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.8% of those who work do so from home.

The community is very stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average. Many of the local workforce are managers or professionals, with a notable number working in health care and agriculture.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.