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Moodiarrup

156 km²

Families with children are very common in Moodiarrup, where 33.3% of the population are under 15. This small community of 63 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a rural settlement where people predominantly live in detached houses and work in agriculture. The area is highly volunteer-driven, with half of the residents contributing their time to others.

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Children under 15 make up 33.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. This contributes to a community that is both young and older, with 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 87.3% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 44.4% of the population identify as Christian, while 39.7% report having no religion, a figure about the same as the national average.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or higher (11.4%) compared to the rest of Australia (26.3%). Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $1,042, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (20.6%) and mental health conditions (4.8%).

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 50.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common than in most areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and no one living alone. Most households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, but they are less likely to have three or more bedrooms than the state average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $83.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 33.3% of those who work do so from home, a rate far above the national average.

About 29.8% of the population moved to the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Almost half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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