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Mossiface

11 km²

A far older population than most of the state marks Mossiface, where the typical resident is 50. This small community of 138 people is largely comprised of older adults and seniors, with children making up a much smaller proportion than the national figure. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born area where most people live in large, detached houses. The community is defined by its quiet residential nature and a strong tendency toward volunteering and unpaid care.

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Residents here are far older than in Victoria or across Australia, with 23.2% aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children, who make up only 10.9% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,562 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

About 29% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6.5% need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 22% of people volunteering and 18.6% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population, and while their household income is well above the state average, their typical personal income is far below.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household and 61.2% being couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 6.5% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 15% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 51.6%, and the unemployment rate of 5.6% is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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