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Moutajup
105 km²
High concentrations of children and families set Moutajup apart from the wider state. This small community of 108 people is much younger than the national figure, with 27.8% of residents under 15. It is a well-off area where typical incomes are well above the state average. These families mostly live in large, detached houses, creating a residential character that is far removed from urban Victorian life.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a child population that is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 12% of the population, which is well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 27.6% of Victorians who use a different language at home.
Most residents identify as Christian, while 23.1% of the community report no religion. This proportion of non-religious people is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are high, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment.
The community is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes at $2,094, which is a little above the state figure. About 31.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.
Residents are in good health, as those with long-term health conditions (19.4%) and those needing daily help (0.0%) are both well below the state and national averages.
Community involvement is very high, with 36.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid childcare, which is far above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families with children make up 61.4% of the community. Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, and the area has more one-parent families than most similar areas.
Every single home here is a separate house, and 87.5% have three or more bedrooms. While outright ownership is high at 43.8%, typical monthly mortgage payments are about the same as the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.
The population is quite mobile, with 39.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.
Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a workforce that is far more active than the state average. Nearly half of the workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. This makes the community entirely reliant on cars for all amenities.
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