Moolboolaman

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.7% of the population, well above the state average, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 14.2%.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries here, making up 43.7% and 39.4% respectively. Only 12.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 88.9% of residents using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.7%, far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious views are split almost evenly between Christianity (45.2%) and those with no religion (40.5%), the latter being about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 57.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $912, much lower than the national figure of $1,746. Low earners are common here, with 60.4% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common in this community; 43.1% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors, as 14.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.5% of people providing it. Many residents spend a lot of time on housework, as 32.3% do over 15 hours of unpaid chores weekly, far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 34, far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements vary, with 28.0% of people living alone, which is higher than most areas. One-parent families are also a little more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Every home in Moolboolaman is a separate house. A high 52.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%, and typical weekly rent is well below the national average at $275.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 50% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people work from home (3.7%), and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, as only 31.4% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Few residents are working or looking for work, at just 35.9%, which is far below the state average of 61.6%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

Moolboolaman is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.