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Moana
2 km²
A larger population than 86% of similar areas defines Moana, a residential hub in Greater Adelaide. It is a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas. The neighbourhood is notably secular and sees a high turnover of residents, with 43.9% moving in the last five years. This mix of young families and new arrivals creates a community that is slightly younger than the South Australian average.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area lower than most similar places. It is a family-heavy community where 18.5% of people are children, and those aged 65 and over (16.3%) are well below the state figure.
People born overseas make up 24.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 53.0%, followed by Australian at 36.1%.
English is the primary language for 92.5% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
A striking 59.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the South Australian and national averages.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (18.1%) are more common here than in most similar areas, though this is well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical personal weekly income is $810, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state figure. Typical household weekly income is $1,631.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities (4.3%) is a little below the state and national figures. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.6%.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.7% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Moana have a First Nations unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the state and national figures. Their typical personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (56.3%). One-parent families make up 14.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 88.6% of dwellings. Homes with three or more bedrooms are well above the state average at 83.2%.
Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by 17 stops. However, 66.9% of workers still rely on driving a car.
The area is highly mobile, with 43.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state and national averages.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work (65.7%), which is well above the state figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area is notably safe, with an assault rate much lower than most similar areas and a recorded crime rate that is lower than most places.
While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average. The overall walkability score is 4.2.
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