Moresby

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 10.0% compared to 17.2% across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English, followed by Italian at 16.7%.

About 13.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is similar to the state average. Punjabi and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Half of the community identifies with Christianity. Those reporting no religion make up 36.0%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.5% completing Year 12, both far below the national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning high incomes are less common, with only 6.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 21.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national rate of 27.7%.

There is a high level of family care, as 32.2% of people care for children unpaid. Additionally, 7.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population. The typical age for this group is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.2% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $250.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.3%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in managerial roles.

Moresby is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.