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Moresby (WA)

26 km²

Moresby (WA) is characterised by well-off households and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Moresby (WA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population944▲ +22.4%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.3%People aged 65 and over16.7%Children under 1521.5%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +11.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)31.4%

Children (0–14)21.5%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Seniors (65+)16.7%

Youth (15–24)10.1%

Marital status

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (7%).

Married55%
Never married29%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.7%

England5.4%

New Zealand2.0%

South Africa1.4%

Ancestry

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (10%).

English44.8%

Australian43.9%

Scottish11.5%

Irish8.9%

German4.8%

Italian3.1%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese0.5%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.4%

Language used at home

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%).

English only89.1%

Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion45.3%

Religious affiliation

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (49%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion49%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.9%

Highest year of school

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1237.9%

Year 1032.0%

Year 1116.6%

Year 9 or below7.1%

Highest qualification level

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (17%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV45.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Bachelor degree12.6%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Postgraduate degree2.3%

Field of qualification

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Engineering & related at 32%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related27.9%

Management & commerce14.2%

Education11.0%

Health9.0%

Society & culture7.9%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Creative arts0.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$881▲ +18.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,224▲ +26.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,444▲ +29.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.7%

Household income distribution

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (20%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.9%

$650–$1,49916.3%

$3,000–$3,99913.7%

$4,000 or more13.0%

Under $6508.1%

Personal income distribution

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65035.2%

$650–$1,49928.1%

$1,500–$2,99924.8%

$3,000 or more5.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.3%People with a mental health condition5.7%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.1%

One condition18.3%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis8.8%

Asthma7.5%

Other condition7.2%

Mental health5.7%

Diabetes4.3%

Heart disease3.2%

Cancer2.0%

Lung condition1.4%

Dementia0.7%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.5%People providing unpaid care11.5%People caring for children unpaid30.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families6.9%People living alone14.0%▲ +23.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people36.2%

4 people19.9%

3 people17.6%

1 person14.0%

5 people9.1%

6 or more4.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$345▲ +2.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting7.8%Homes owned outright36.8%Separate (detached) houses99.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.1%▲ +2.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (8%).

Owned with a mortgage54%
Owned outright38%
Rented8%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 59%, followed by 3 bedrooms (22%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms59.6%

3 bedrooms22.1%

5 or more12.4%

2 bedrooms3.9%

1 bedroom2.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is $350–$549 at 62%, followed by $200–$349 (38%).

$350–$54933.3%

$200–$34920.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$1,800–$2,99943.3%

$1,000–$1,79930.5%

Under $1,00010.4%

$3,000 or more7.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 3 vehicles (26%) and 4 or more (18%).

2 vehicles37.3%

3 vehicles26.1%

4 or more18.3%

1 vehicle17.6%

How people get to work

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 90%, followed by Car (passenger) (5%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)73.7%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Worked at home3.5%

Walked0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%Recent arrivals from overseas5.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.2%Labour-force participation66.0%Employed full-time63.5%

Industries people work in

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.3%

Education & training11.7%

Construction9.6%

Mining9.4%

Retail trade8.8%

Transport & warehousing6.9%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.2%

Other services4.8%

Professional & technical4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Moresby (WA), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Professionals (15%).

Technicians & trades20.0%

Clerical & administrative15.0%

Professionals14.6%

Labourers11.3%

Managers10.2%

Machinery operators & drivers10.0%

Sales workers9.2%

Community & personal service7.9%

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👥 Demographics & Identity