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Port Moorowie

29 km²

Life in Port Moorowie is slow and quiet, with no children under 15 living in the area. This small community is far older than the national average, as nearly half of the 93 residents are seniors. Most people live in their own detached houses, often alone, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or public transport within walking distance.

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This is a very senior community where the typical resident is 65, far older than the national figure of 38. About 46.2% of people are aged 65 or over, and there are no children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 45.2% and 38.7% of the population. While 17.2% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 92.5% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents (48.4%) have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.6%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $780 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 48.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 17.2% need help with daily activities. Both figures are far above the national average.

Volunteering is very common at 28.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework and care, and 5.8% have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The community is largely made up of people living alone (41.9%) or couples without children. Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.7 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is very stable, as every single home is a separate house and 79.1% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and no one in the area rents.

The area is completely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no bus or train stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 32.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Retail trade is the most common industry for those employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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