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Moondah
41 km²
Over half of the residents in Moondah are seniors, making it a far older community than most of the state. This sparsely populated area of 34 people is defined by a mature population and a lack of children, with no residents under 15. While the typical family income is well above the national figure, the area is very quiet with low workforce participation. It is a residential pocket where many people spend their time on unpaid care and volunteering.
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The typical resident is 55, and 55.9% of the population are seniors, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here.
About 26.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Scottish, English, and Italian.
English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or reporting little to no English. This is far below the national figure.
About 47.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.4%, which is well below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 26.7% completing Year 12. Qualifications are mostly in certificates, engineering, and agriculture.
Typical weekly family incomes are $3,125, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are $1,375, which is well below the national figure.
About 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure a little above the national average. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
This is a highly active community, with 26.7% of people volunteering and 20% providing unpaid care. 43.3% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is far above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
The area has 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.80.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The average drive time to the city is 67 minutes.
The population is quite stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 40.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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