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Moyhu
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A very small number of people now live in the small locality of Moyhu, which has seen its population shrink by 41% since 2011. The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 47 and over a fifth of the population aged 65 or over. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people who need help with daily activities. It is a predominantly detached-housing area where many residents are now retired or working in full-time roles.
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The population has aged quickly, with the typical resident now 47 compared to 34 in 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 59.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a rise of 26 points since 2011.
Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,350. Only 2.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.
Health needs are high here, with 9.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 12.0% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteers at 22.2% and a large proportion of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the state and national figures.
Couples with children make up 41.6% of families. While typical household sizes are about the same as the national figure, 15.1% of families are headed by a single parent.
Separate houses are very common, making up 87.8% of homes. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 14.6% of households renting.
Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the community uses public transport to get to work.
The area is relatively stable, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 62.5%, well above the national average. Local jobs are concentrated in manufacturing, health care, and retail trade.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, though no homes are within walking distance of a school or health service.