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Mooreville

12 km²

More than half of the 378 residents in Mooreville report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This Tasmanian community is notably young, with a high proportion of children and a typical age of 41. It is a place of large, mostly detached family homes where many people are in de facto relationships. The area is very car-dependent, with a workforce that is active and experiences no unemployment.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. This contributes to a younger feel, as the typical resident is 41 and the proportion of seniors is well below the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.1% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, and very few people use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.3%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder are mostly Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure. However, there are many schools within 3 km, more than about 80% of similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,861 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. High earners are also more common, with 19.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than in most areas. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below both the state and national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, well above the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up a larger portion of this community than in most similar areas. Their typical personal income of $762 is well above both the state and national figures.

Families are larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is a little above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 65.4% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (96.3%), with 85.9% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, and renting is far less common than in most of Australia.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. The area has no public transport stops and a very high drive time to the city.

About 34% of the population moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average.

While full-time employment is far below the national average, the area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Mooreville is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or parks.

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