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Moyhu
97 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Moyhu, where the typical resident is 48. It is a predominantly English-speaking community with a strong local identity and very few overseas arrivals. Life here is centered around detached houses and a high rate of home ownership. With a significant number of seniors and a high proportion of volunteers, the area has a quiet, settled character in the Wangaratta region.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia. Interestingly, people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the share of people born overseas is far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of the community reports no religion at 54.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian figure of 29.2%.
Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,359 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Local residents are very active in their community, with 24% volunteering, a figure far above the state average of 13.3%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.
There are 8 First Nations people living in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $450, which is well below the Victorian figure of $619.
Families are the mainstay of the area, with 46.2% being couples with children. The number of people per home is 2.4, which is about the same as the state average.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.2% of homes. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 23.1% of the workforce works from home.
The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 62%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in manufacturing.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from health services and schools, with 0% of residents within a 15-minute walk of health care.
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