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Moe - Newborough
24 km²
A growing number of older residents and a rise in the proportion of people without a religion have shifted the character of Moe - Newborough since 2011. The typical resident is now 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a very walkable area where most people live near parks and public transport. While the population has shrunk slightly to 15,758, the community is marked by a high need for health support and a typical weekly household income that is far below the state average.
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The area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 9.5 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
About 13.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victorian average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
While 6.0% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure that has risen since 2011—this is still far below the national figure. Only 1.0% of the population speak little or no English.
A large share of the community, 47.9%, reports no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 has fallen by 19 percentage points since 2011.
Household incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly income of $969. This is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759 and has fallen since 2011.
Health needs are high here, as 40.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and the number of people needing help with daily activities has risen sharply since 2011.
Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though the number of volunteers has fallen by 12 percentage points since 2011.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.0% of people living alone and one-parent families making up 23.5% of households, both of which are much higher than in most areas.
Renting is more common than usual at 31.1%, yet typical weekly rents of $210 are far below the state average. Separate houses make up 82.4% of the stock, though the number of large homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen.
Most people drive to work, but 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. Working from home is far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.
The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is well above the state and national figures. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas, with many employed in health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.8% near public transport. However, only about half of the homes are within a short walk of health services.