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Moonbi
3 km²
A significant rise in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population to 12.8% marks a changing demographic for Moonbi. This small community has grown by 23% since 2011 and has become notably younger, with the typical resident now 40. It is a rural residential area where everyone lives in a separate house and most rely on cars to get around. The community is characterized by a strong presence of families with children and a high rate of home ownership.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen 13 points since 2011 to 12.8%, which is well above the national figure. The area is younger than most similar places, with a typical age of 40 and children under 15 making up 19.2% of the population.
Moonbi is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.7% born here and only 5.3% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.
English is the dominant language, with 89.4% of residents using it at home. Only 1.1% of people use another language, which is among the lowest rates for this level of area.
Over half the population (55.3%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.9%, which is a little below the state average but has risen 14 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.1% having completed Year 12, both far below the national figures.
Typical weekly family income is $1,442, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare, with only 2.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of residents, although the number of people needing help with daily activities has fallen to 4.6%.
Unpaid work is common, with 32.1% of people caring for children and 29.1% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both figures well above the state average.
Families with children are common, making up 53.5% of households, while people living alone account for 30.1% of the community.
Every home in Moonbi is a separate house, and 38.7% are owned outright. Renting is uncommon at 13.5%, which is far below the national average.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as 67% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for commuting.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 56.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. Common industries include healthcare, social assistance, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5. While many homes are near parks and schools, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.