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Moojebing

103 km²

Deep in the rural landscapes of Western Australia, Moojebing is a small, car-dependent community of just 63 people. It is a remarkably young area where the typical resident is 34, and there are no seniors aged 65 and over. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of children and a large proportion of couples with kids. The community is defined by a strong connection to the land, with many residents working in agriculture and a high rate of local volunteering.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. It is also distinctive for its high rate of de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Age groups

Children (0–14) 22.2%

Older adults (45–64) 22.2%

Young adults (25–44) 20.6%

Youth (15–24) 9.5%

63 Population —

34 yrs Median age — Here 34 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

6.3% First Nations — Here 6.3% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

0.0% Aged 65+ — Here 0.0% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

22.2% Under 15 — Here 22.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below both state and national levels.

Birthplace

Australia 85.7%

0.0% Born overseas — Here 0.0% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, placing it far below the state and national figures.

Languages

English only 92.1%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A little more than 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Religion

No religion 43%
Christianity 42%
Not stated 15%

44.4% No religion — Here 44.4% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Many residents are well-qualified, with 20.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

School completion

Year 12 44.4%

Year 10 20.0%

Year 9 or below 20.0%

Schools nearby

20.5% Bachelor+ — Here 20.5% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

44.4% Year 12 — Here 44.4% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are generally lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

$1,312 Household income — Here $1,312 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$674 Personal income — Here $674 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,875 Family income — Here $1,875 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

9.1% High earners Here 9.1% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

Health & Disability

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While no one needs help with daily activities, the rate of mental health conditions is among the highest at this level and well above the national figure.

Other condition 12.7%

Diabetes 6.3%

27.0% Health condition Here 27.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

14.3% Mental health Here 14.3% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Moojebing has a very active community, with 31.8% of people volunteering and a much higher rate of unpaid childcare and caregiving than the national average.

31.8% Volunteering — Here 31.8% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

18.2% Unpaid carers — Here 18.2% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

45.5% Unpaid child care — Here 45.5% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

6.0% Defence service Here 6.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

18.2% Housework 15h+ — Here 18.2% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49, and they earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

4 First Nations people

49 yrs Median age Here 49 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$949 Median income Here $949 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,250 Household income Here $2,250 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, and nearly three quarters of households are couples with children.

Family types

Couples with children 71%
Couples without children 14%
One-parent families 14%

3.0 Household size —

14.9% One-parent — Here 14.9% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly rent of $210 and monthly loan payments far below the state average.

Tenure

Owned outright 39%
Rented 33%
Owned with a mortgage 28%

$210 Rent — Here $210 WA $340 Aus $375

$838 Mortgage — Here $838 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

1.10 People / bedroom — Here 1.10 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

9.4% Work from home — Here 9.4% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

0.0 Departures/1k Here 0.0 WA 1,623.0

Migration & Movement

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The population is very stable, with only 7.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

7.1% Recent movers — Here 7.1% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and unemployment is non-existent. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 40.6%

Health care & social assistance 15.6%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Education & training 12.5%