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Mooroopna
40 km²
A significant number of residents in Mooroopna have a strong connection to First Nations culture, with 7.4% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This larger-than-average community is older than the national figure, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over. It is a place where many people live alone or in one-parent families, often in detached houses. Low typical incomes and high rates of long-term health conditions suggest a community facing substantial social and economic challenges.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 43. It is also a significant hub for First Nations people, whose population is well above the Victorian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the population of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 38% and 36.2% respectively.
English is the primary language for 81.6% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, the rate of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.
Religious views are split, with 44.2% of residents identifying as Christian and 40.3% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.
Educational attainment is far below the national figure, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12. This is consistent with the fact that only 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.
Income levels are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,121 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as the rate of long-term health conditions is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are among the highest for similar areas, affecting 13.9% of the population.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas. Similarly, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is a little below the national figure.
The First Nations community is one of the largest at this level. However, this group faces economic gaps, with typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates well below the national figures.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (34.6%) and one-parent families (23.9%) than in most other areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 80.5% of homes. While 30.7% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 6.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure. Public transport use is very low, though 92.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. However, the overall number of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is slightly above the national figure. Health care, manufacturing, and retail are the primary industries for workers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes near a park or public transport. However, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average, with only 33% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.