Moriac

Families with children are a major part of the community, as children under 15 make up 25.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical resident is just 38 and the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.6% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth, with the most common ancestries being Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with 96.4% of people using it at home. Only 1.3% use another language, a figure far below both the Victorian and Australian averages.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 54.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.5% of people completing Year 12 and 26.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of engineering, management, and health.

Incomes are very high in Moriac, where the typical weekly household income is $2,486, well above the national figure. Around 37% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for areas of this type.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, the area has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most other areas.

Unpaid work is very common here, with 42.8% of people caring for children and 32% doing significant housework, both figures far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with children.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the state and national figures, and a typical age of 16, far younger than the national average.

Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every single home in Moriac is a separate house, and 93.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.4%, far below the national figure, while many residents own their homes outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, with many residents working in construction, health, and education.

While many homes are within a short walk of a park or health service, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores within a 15-minute walk, and the overall walkability score is far below the state average.