Moorak

Moorak has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most areas at 6.8%. It is a place with fewer children and seniors than the state average, with the typical resident being 42 years old.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.8% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 26.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 27.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than typical areas.

Typical household incomes are well above the state figure at $2,006 per week. About 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are remarkably healthy, with only 13.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and very few people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than usual, with only 11% of people volunteering. Very few residents provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to the state average.

First Nations people in Moorak are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 39. Their typical personal income is a little above the national figure.

Homes are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. Only 15.3% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure, and one-parent families are much less common than usual.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.4% of dwellings being detached. Homes are typically large, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at just 6.1%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 66.7% owning three or more.

Moorak is a very stable place to live, with only 14% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and very few recent overseas arrivals have arrived.

The local workforce is smaller than usual, with only 33.3% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, construction, and health are the main industries, and the unemployment rate is well below the state average.

While the overall offence rate is much lower than most areas, the rate of assault and related crimes is much higher. Property damage and theft are among the lowest at this level.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.