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Moore Park
5 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Moore Park are much lower than the national figure, at just $980. This is a maturing community where the population has aged significantly, with a typical resident now 51 years old. A high number of seniors live here, and many are homeowners who have paid off their properties. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, though it has seen a high amount of movement with half of the residents arriving in the last five years.
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The area has become far older than the state and national average, with 28.1% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the population, which shrank by 19% since 2011 as the proportion of children under 15 fell to 16.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.5%, followed by Australian at 37.6%.
English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.2%, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, rising 17 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than typical for most areas, with personal weekly earnings averaging $511. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
A high number of residents provide unpaid care, and 28% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 5.7%.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, making up 19.3% of households. This helps explain why typical home sizes are slightly larger, with 2.4 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 91.6% of which are detached. A high 43.4% of homes are owned outright, though rentals have increased significantly to 32% since 2011.
Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 69.2% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. Only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, with 50.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
The job market is struggling compared to other areas, with an unemployment rate of 9.2%. Only 42.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.2. While many homes are near public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.