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Moree
19 km²
A significantly larger population than most similar areas, Moree is a regional centre with a strong Indigenous presence. Around 24.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011. This makes the community far more diverse in this regard than the state average. While the total population shrank by 28% over the last decade, the area remains a key hub for the region with a typical resident aged 38.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above the national figure at 24.3%. The community is relatively young, with children under 15 making up 20.1% of residents, while those aged 65 and over are lower than most similar areas at 17.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia (73.1%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state average at 6.9%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 75.7% of people, and those using another language at home are far below the national figure at 4.8%. Very few people, only 0.5%, speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is higher than typical, with 54.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 23.0%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,435, which is a little below the national figure but higher than most similar areas. Personal incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical person now earning $804 a week.
Moree has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most similar areas at 25.8%. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most similar areas at 7.0%.
Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 13.3% of people volunteering. This is alongside lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework compared to the state average.
One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 24.2% of households. A higher than typical 32.5% of people live alone.
Renting is far more common than the national average at 42.2%, while typical weekly rent is far below the state figure at $230. Separate houses are very common, making up 81.9% of all homes.
Most people rely on cars, with 71.7% driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.5%), and working from home is far below the national figure at 5.5%.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the state figure at 20.6%.
Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 67.0%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though this is well below the state average. While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, only 53% are within 15 minutes of groceries.