Moyston

The area is far older than most, with 29.5% of residents aged 65 and over, well above the national figure of 17.2%. Interestingly, children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, which is about the same as the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.2% were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria average of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 95.0% of people using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 49.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.4%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 41.8% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 61.8% in Victoria. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.1% of adults.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,260, which is well below the state figure of $1,759. Weekly personal income is also lower, at $627.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 34.5% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Moyston has a very high rate of community involvement, with 32.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high number of people providing unpaid care and former Defence Force members.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the state average at just 13 years old.

About 49.2% of families are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common here than in most areas at 15.7%. Typical home sizes are about the same as the national figure of 2.5 people.

Every single home in Moyston is a separate house, and 49.3% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Renting is very rare at 5.3%, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and it can take up to 43 minutes to walk to the nearest transport stop.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.3% of the community.

About 56.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average of 62.4%. The main industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, and healthcare.

Moyston is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.6. Most residents live far from essential services, with 0.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.