Moira Shire Council Moira Shire 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional VIC community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/moira Table of contents Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 6 Five year age groups 9 Ancestry 12 Birthplace 15 Year of arrival in Australia 17 Proficiency in English 19 Language spoken at home 22 Religion 25 Qualifications 27 Highest level of schooling 29 Education institution attending 32 Need for assistance 35 Employment status 38 Industry sectors of employment 41 Occupations of employment 44 Method of travel to work 47 Volunteer work 49 Unpaid care 51 Individual income 53 Household income 55 Households summary 57 Household size 60 Dwelling type 63 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65 Internet connection 67 Number of cars per household 69 Housing tenure 71 Housing loan repayments 73 Housing rental payments 75 SEIFA - disadvantage 78 About the community profile 79 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Moira Shire population for 2012. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Moira Shire. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Moira Shire. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one. Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Moira Shire Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 26,810 -- -- 2002 26,763 -47 -0.18 2003 26,844 +81 +0.30 2004 27,026 +182 +0.68 2005 27,410 +384 +1.42 2006 28,049 +639 +2.33 2007 28,205 +156 +0.56 2008 28,382 +177 +0.63 2009 28,478 +96 +0.34 2010 28,504 +26 +0.09 2011 28,435 -69 -0.24 2012 28,694 +259 +0.91 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id The population experts Page 3 of 81 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Page 4 of 81 Population highlights 2011 Moira Shire Regional VIC Victoria Australia Median age 44 41 37 37 Median weekly $945 $1,216 $1,234 household $828 income 27% 32% 31% Couples with children 25% Older couples 14% without children 11% 9% 9% Medium and 11% 23% 25% high density 10% Housing 32% 34% 33% Households with a mortgage 30% $190 $277 $285 Median weekly rent $160 24% 26% 29% Households renting 23% Non-English 6% 20% 16% speaking 4% backgrounds 2% 5% 4% University attendance 1% 13% 21% 19% Bachelor or Higher degree 7% 21% Vocational 20% 16% 18% 2% 11% 10% Public transport (to work) 0% Page 5 of 81 6% Unemployment 5% 5% 5% SEIFA index of 978 1010 1002 disadvantage 952 2011 Page 6 of 81 About the area Location and boundaries Moira Shire is located in north-east Victoria, about 250 kilometres from Melbourne. Moira Shire is bounded by the Murray River in the north and west, Indigo Shire and the Rural City of Wangaratta in the east, and Benalla Rural City, the City of Greater Shepparton and the Shire of Campaspe in the south. Name origin Moira is thought to be named from an Aboriginal word meaning "lake or sea". Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 28,123 404,493 0.07 2011 Usual residents hectares (4,045 persons per hectare Km2) Moira Shire Legend Districts Moira Shire Settlement history European settlement dates from the 1830s, with land used mainly for grazing, farming and saw-milling. Growth was minimal until the 1870s and 1880s, aided by the construction of railway lines and the establishment of several townships. The most significant development occurred in the post-war years, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s, aided by the soldier settlement scheme. The population increased slightly from the early 1990s, rising from 24,000 in 1991 to over 26,000 in 2006. Most of this growth was in Yarrawonga, with some in Cobram and Numurkah. Page 7 of 81 Land use Land use Moira Shire is a predominantly rural area, but has significant residential areas in the main townships of Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah and Nathalia and several smaller townships. Moira Shire encompasses a total land area of 4,057 square kilometres, of which more than two-thirds is used for agriculture. Other rural land uses include horticulture and viticulture, with the region being a major fruit, dairying and beef district. Tourism is also an important industry. Transport The Shire is served by the Goulburn Valley Highway and the Murray Valley Highway. Major features Major features of the Shire include the Murray River foreshore, Barmah State Park, the Lake Mulwala foreshore and Broken Boosey State Park. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Moira area were various tribes of Aboriginal people. Included areas Moira Shire includes the townships and rural localities of Almonds, Barmah, Bathumi, Bearii, Boomahnoomoonah, Boosey, Boweya North, Bundalong, Bundalong South, Burramine, Burramine South, Cobram, Cobram East, Drumanure, Esmond, Invergordon, Kaarimba, Katamatite, Katamatite East, Katunga, Koonoomoo, Kotupna, Lake Rowan, Lower Moira, Marungi (part), Muckatah, Mundoona, Mywee, Naring, Nathalia, Numurkah, Peechelba, Pelluebla, Picola, Picola West, St James, Strathmerton, Telford, Tungamah, Ulupna, Waaia, Waggarandall, Wilby, Wunghnu, Yabba North, Yabba South, Yalca, Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga South, Yarroweyah, Yielima, Youanmite, Youarang and Yundool. Page 8 of 81 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Moira Shire provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Moira Shire's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group. To get a more complete picture Moira Shire's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Moira Shire 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional VIC Number % Regional VIC 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 1,739 6.2 6.3 1,627 6.0 6.0 +112 5 to 9 1,753 6.2 6.2 1,894 7.0 6.8 -141 10 to 14 1,933 6.9 6.7 1,972 7.3 7.5 -39 15 to 19 1,793 6.4 6.8 1,808 6.7 7.0 -15 20 to 24 1,148 4.1 5.5 1,141 4.2 5.5 +7 25 to 29 1,282 4.6 5.2 1,123 4.1 4.9 +159 30 to 34 1,277 4.5 5.2 1,435 5.3 5.8 -158 35 to 39 1,586 5.6 6.1 1,705 6.3 6.6 -119 40 to 44 1,769 6.3 6.7 1,826 6.7 7.1 -57 45 to 49 1,901 6.8 7.0 1,935 7.1 7.4 -34 50 to 54 1,923 6.8 7.1 1,821 6.7 7.1 +102 55 to 59 1,911 6.8 6.9 1,867 6.9 6.7 +44 60 to 64 2,015 7.2 6.6 1,612 6.0 5.4 +403 65 to 69 1,727 6.1 5.2 1,539 5.7 4.6 +188 70 to 74 1,473 5.2 4.1 1,304 4.8 3.8 +169 75 to 79 1,196 4.3 3.2 1,095 4.0 3.4 +101 80 to 84 903 3.2 2.6 773 2.9 2.5 +130 85 and over 794 2.8 2.3 606 2.2 2.0 +188 Total 28,123 100.0 100.0 27,083 100.0 100.0 +1,040 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 9 of 81 Five year age structure, 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 10 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Moira Shire in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+). Overall, 19.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 21.7% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 19.2% and 17.6% respectively for Regional VIC. The major differences between the age structure of Moira Shire and Regional VIC were: A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (5.2% compared to 4.1%) A larger percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (4.3% compared to 3.2%) A larger percentage of persons aged 65 to 69 (6.1% compared to 5.2%) A larger percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (3.2% compared to 2.6%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Moira Shire's population increased by 1,040 people (3.8%).