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Moonee Beach
4 km²
Typical household incomes in Moonee Beach are much higher than most similar areas, with the usual weekly family income reaching $1,981. This is a growing community where many residents are well-qualified and working, which helps explain the high rate of home ownership and the prevalence of large, detached houses. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, making it a bit more youthful than the state average.
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Children make up 21.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011. While the typical age is 40, there has been a shift toward a younger profile, as the typical resident was 48 in 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.8% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 93.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 46.9%, which is well above the Australian average and has risen significantly since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 52.6% of adults completing Year 12 and 21.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.
Incomes have risen sharply since 2011, and the area now has a high proportion of wealthy households, with 21.5% earning $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.6% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.
Childcare is a major focus here, as 33.2% of people provide unpaid care for children, a figure well above the national average.
The community is mostly made up of families, with 50.3% being couples with children. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.
Homes here are typically large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.3% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $450, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 72.1% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute.
The population is quite mobile, with 51.1% of residents moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no schools within a 15-minute walk.