Mooroobool

The area has a very high First Nations population compared to the state and nation. While the typical resident is 41, which is older than the national figure of 38, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

Mooroobool is more diverse than most areas, with 24.8% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

A much higher proportion of residents use a language other than English at home (21.5%) compared to the state average. Consequently, the area has one of the highest rates of people who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 36.4% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.5%.

More adults have completed Year 12 here than in most similar areas, though the proportion with a bachelor degree (17.9%) is well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are a little below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,495 a week. About 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

A much higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (7.6%) compared to the national average of 5.8%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 15.2%, and the area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is large and culturally strong, with 23.1% speaking a First Nations language—far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure, though unemployment is much higher at 17.4%.

One-parent families are much more common here (22.2%) than in most other areas. A higher number of people also live alone compared to the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, but the rental rate (32.3%) is much higher than in most similar areas. Typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little below the state and national figures.

While the area has many public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use them to commute. Most residents rely on cars, with 58.9% driving to work.

The community has seen significant movement, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years, though this is lower than the state average.

Unemployment is much higher here (6.3%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail and hospitality.

Residents enjoy excellent access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk. However, the area is far below the state average for access to health services and groceries within that same distance.