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Mossy Point

2 km²

Mossy Point has an older age profile than most, a moderately large population and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population608▲ +19.2%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +10.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.6%People aged 65 and over27.0%Children under 1510.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43636

Age structure

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)39.0%
Seniors (65+)27.0%
Young adults (25–44)13.2%
Youth (15–24)11.8%
Children (0–14)10.7%

Marital status

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced12%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia82.4%
England4.9%
New Zealand2.5%
South Africa0.8%
Philippines0.5%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

In Mossy Point, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (1%).

English only94.7%
Greek0.7%

Religion

People with no religion52.5%

Religious affiliation

In Mossy Point, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity44%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1260.6%

Highest year of school

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (9%).

Year 1260.6%
Year 1020.7%
Year 119.1%
Year 9 or below8.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$831▲ +55.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,759▲ +78.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,067▲ +63.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.6%

Household income distribution

In Mossy Point, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$650–$1,49929.7%
$1,500–$2,99927.6%
$3,000–$3,99912.2%
$4,000 or more11.4%
Under $65010.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.7%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis11.5%
Mental health8.6%
Other condition8.6%
Asthma7.9%
Heart disease6.3%
Cancer4.8%
Diabetes4.4%
Lung condition2.0%
Stroke1.6%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.2%People providing unpaid care16.8%People caring for children unpaid21.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011One-parent families14.7%

Family composition

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children43%
  • Couples without children41%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$340▲ +41.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +60.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting14.2%Homes owned outright51.2%Separate (detached) houses99.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Owned outright at 54%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright54%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented15%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)64.2%
Worked at home15.7%
Car (passenger)2.3%
Walked1.7%
Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.6%Labour-force participation56.7%Employed full-time49.5%

Industries people work in

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 23%, followed by Construction (16%) and Education & training (16%).

Health care & social assistance22.1%
Construction15.4%
Education & training15.1%
Accommodation & food8.4%
Retail trade7.7%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Transport & warehousing4.3%
Professional & technical4.3%
Manufacturing3.3%
Administrative & support2.0%

Occupations people work in

In Mossy Point, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals26.8%
Community & personal service14.7%
Technicians & trades14.0%
Managers12.4%
Clerical & administrative9.4%
Labourers9.4%
Sales workers6.4%
Machinery operators & drivers5.4%

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