Moorine Rock

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 42. While children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.4% of residents identifying as Christian and 27.9% reporting no religion.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion, at 59.6%. This helps explain why the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,071, which is well above the national figure. However, family incomes are lower than the national average, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 9.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.2%, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 46.9% of residents giving their time, far above the national figure. This strong engagement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 28.6%.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families in the community. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 64% of houses owned outright. Dwellings are typically large, as 92% have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $150.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 32.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 9.4% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 80.6%, and there is no unemployment. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with many working as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, though 40.6% of homes are within walking distance of a school.