Moina

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (57.6%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $849, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the 18.2% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 24.2%, and 9.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Many people spend significant time on housework, with 45.5% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, though the one person identified as such is far older than the national average at 60 years.

Homes in Moina are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rents are $280, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly home-loan payments are also much lower than most areas at $910.

The area is very remote, with a 198-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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