Moore

The community is far older than the national figure, with 36.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 42.7%. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language used at home for 88.1% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language, which is far below the Australian average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.8% report no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.8% of people completing Year 12 and just 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical household earns $900 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%.

Many residents provide unpaid care or perform significant housework, while 6.8% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population. This group is far older than average, with a typical age of 45.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 38.2% of people live alone, far above the national figure. Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling.

Every home in Moore is a separate house. A high 56.9% of these are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About a quarter of the workforce operates from home.

Movement into the area is steady, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are fewer here, with only 36.8% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.