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Moe - Newborough
448 km²
Spanning 448 square kilometres in the Baw Baw region, Moe - Newborough is a spacious community with a noticeably older population. The typical resident is 44, and the area has seen a significant increase in seniors, who now make up 22.7% of the people. This older profile is reflected in the housing, where many homes are owned outright. It is a place where people tend to stay long-term, with far fewer recent arrivals and movers than the state average.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 44 and seniors making up 22.7% of the population. Since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 4.5 points to 16.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 80.5% of the population being Australian born. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for people born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, a figure that has fallen since 2011 and is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.
A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 48.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 24 point increase since 2011.
Qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly household income at $1,119. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.
Health needs are high here, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 9.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.
Unpaid care is common, with 14.6% of people providing unpaid care, which is among the highest for similar areas. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 to 13.3%.
Living arrangements vary, but 35.4% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here, making up 19.3% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.5% of homes. Many residents have high security of tenure, with 37.9% owning their homes outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $215.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 67.9% of people driving to work. Only 0.8% of residents commute using public transport, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, as only 31.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.2, though it falls short of the state average. Access to health services is particularly limited, with only 38.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.