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Moresby (Qld)

13 km²

Moresby (Qld) has a younger age profile than most, somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population150▼ -61.5%since 2011Median age37 yrs▼ -17.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.7%People aged 65 and over10.0%Children under 1521.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)31.3%
Children (0–14)21.3%
Older adults (45–64)20.0%
Youth (15–24)13.3%
Seniors (65+)10.0%

Marital status

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (37%) and Separated (5%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married37%
  • Separated5%
  • Divorced2%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by India (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.3%
India2.7%
New Zealand2.0%

Language

People using another language at home13.3%

Language used at home

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Italian (3%).

English only79.3%
Punjabi2.7%
Italian2.7%

Religion

People with no religion36.0%

Religious affiliation

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (41%) and Other religions (3%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion41%
  • Other religions3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.5%

Highest year of school

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1234.5%
Year 1027.4%
Year 119.7%
Year 9 or below9.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$747▲ +34.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,792▲ +80.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,036▲ +42.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.6%

Household income distribution

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99947.1%
$650–$1,49925.5%
Under $65011.8%
$4,000 or more11.8%
$3,000–$3,9995.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.3%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Other condition at 27%, followed by Asthma (22%) and Arthritis (17%).

Other condition10.7%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis6.7%
Mental health6.7%
Diabetes2.7%
Cancer2.0%
Heart disease2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.8%People providing unpaid care7.8%People caring for children unpaid32.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +16.0%since 2011One-parent families2.5%

Family composition

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (3%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +56.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,409▼ -35.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting27.5%Homes owned outright29.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (30%).

  • Owned with a mortgage38%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Rented30%

Types of homes

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Walked (9%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)64.3%
Walked7.1%
Car (passenger)5.7%
Worked at home4.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation62.6%Employed full-time64.3%

Industries people work in

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 23%, followed by Retail trade (18%) and Health care & social assistance (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.6%
Retail trade14.3%
Health care & social assistance11.4%
Manufacturing8.6%
Education & training8.6%
Accommodation & food5.7%
Professional & technical5.7%
Public administration & safety4.3%
Other services4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Moresby (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 32%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Managers28.6%
Technicians & trades12.9%
Community & personal service12.9%
Labourers12.9%
Sales workers10.0%
Machinery operators & drivers7.1%
Professionals5.7%

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