Moorleah

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 89.4% born in Australia. Only 8.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 95.7% of the community. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 60.2%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and the state average of 50.0%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly household incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical amount of $1,325. However, 21.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of people. Notably, no residents reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a high rate of Defence Force veterans at 7.1%, well above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than those in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 25 people living here. Their typical household income is $1,749, which is well above the state average for First Nations families.

Homes in Moorleah tend to be larger, with a typical 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 62.2%.

Every single home in Moorleah is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 48.4% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, as only 20.5% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries, employing 20.0% of the workforce. About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure.

Moorleah is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.