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Moulamein
3 km²
A significant population boost of 65% since 2011 has reshaped Moulamein into a growing community of 339 people. It is now a place of contrasts, where a high number of seniors lives alongside a rapidly increasing number of children. While typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, the area is very accessible, with almost every home within a short walk of shops and schools. This shift toward younger families is reflected in the local housing, where more people now rent than in previous years.
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The community has become much younger since 2011, with children under 15 now making up 22.1% of the population. At the same time, seniors aged 65 and over are still common, representing 26.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a notable Filipino presence at 7.7%.
English is the main language for 73.7% of people, but the number of residents using another language at home has risen to 8.8% since 2011. Despite this increase, the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains well below the national figure.
About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.4% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure at $1,062, and only 2.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. However, typical personal incomes have risen by $195 since 2011.
Residents generally report fewer mental health conditions than the national average. Those needing help with daily activities have also fallen significantly to 3.5% since 2011, which is much lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.1% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children has also risen to 21.1% since 2011.
Living arrangements vary widely, as 38.3% of people live alone, yet one-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 20.3%. The typical home holds 2.2 people.
Detached houses are the norm for 93% of homes, and many are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $150, which is far below the state and national figures.
Most people drive to work, but 10.6% use public transport, a figure that has risen since 2011. Very few residents work from home, with only 2.4% doing so, far below the national trend.
The area has seen a surge in international migration, with recent arrivals from overseas now making up 63.2% of the population. This is far above the national figure and represents a huge increase since 2011.
Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.2%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or public administration.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with 97.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk of any home.