Social Profile of
Moreland
2008
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Contents
DATA NOTES................................................................................................................... 5
DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................ 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 9
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 13
HISTORY ........................................................................................................................ 14
INDIGENOUS CUSTODIANSHIP ......................................................................................... 14
EUROPEAN HISTORY ....................................................................................................... 14
THE GROWTH OF COMMUNITIES ..................................................................................... 15
MORELAND TODAY ................................................................................................... 16
POPULATION ................................................................................................................ 17
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................................... 17
AGE DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................................................ 18
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION, TOTAL POPULATION .......................................................... 22
FORECAST POPULATION ................................................................................................. 22
INDIGENOUS POPULATION ..................................................................................... 26
AGE PROFILE OF INDIGENOUS RESIDENTS ....................................................................... 26
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DATA............................................................................ 27
HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY DATA .................................................................................... 28
CULTURAL DIVERSITY ............................................................................................. 29
COUNTRY OF BIRTH........................................................................................................ 29
 Country of birth by age ..................................................................................... 31
 Country of birth by SLA .................................................................................... 32
ANCESTRY ..................................................................................................................... 34
 Ancestry by SLA ................................................................................................ 34
LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME ........................................................................................ 36
 Language spoken at home by SLA .................................................................... 37
 Language spoken at home by proficiency in English........................................ 39
 Proficiency in English by age and gender ........................................................ 39
RELIGION ....................................................................................................................... 40
RELIGION BY SLA ......................................................................................................... 41
SOURCE: ABS CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING, 2006NEW ARRIVALS ........................................ 42
NEW ARRIVALS .............................................................................................................. 43
FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLDS DATA ....................................................................... 45
HOUSEHOLD SIZE ........................................................................................................... 46
DWELLING STRUCTURE .................................................................................................. 46
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 Dwelling structure by SLA ................................................................................ 47
HOUSING TENURE .......................................................................................................... 48
 Dwellings fully owned ....................................................................................... 49
 Dwellings being purchased ............................................................................... 49
 Dwellings rented ............................................................................................... 49
FAMILY TYPE ............................................................................................................... 51
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Couple families without children ...................................................................... 52
Couple families with children ........................................................................... 52
One parent households ..................................................................................... 52
Lone person households .................................................................................... 53
Group households ..................................................................................................... 53
FERTILITY RATE ............................................................................................................. 54
MARITAL STATUS ........................................................................................................... 54
 Married residents .............................................................................................. 54
 Divorced or separated residents ....................................................................... 54
 Residents never married ................................................................................... 55
SOCIAL MARITAL STATUS ............................................................................................. 56
MOBILITY...................................................................................................................... 57
 Mobility (1 year) by age in Moreland ............................................................... 57
EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................ 58
 Employment by gender ...................................................................................... 58
 Employment by age ........................................................................................... 58
UNEMPLOYMENT ........................................................................................................... 59
 Unemployment by SLA ...................................................................................... 60
HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND INDIVIDUAL INCOME ............................................................. 61
BENEFIT RECIPIENTS ...................................................................................................... 62
EDUCATION.................................................................................................................... 64
 Education institution attending ......................................................................... 64
 Year 12 retention............................................................................................... 65
 Qualifications.................................................................................................... 65
 Qualifications by SLA ....................................................................................... 66
 Field of study..................................................................................................... 67
INDUSTRY.................................................................................................................... 69
 Industry by SLA ................................................................................................. 69
OCCUPATION.................................................................................................................. 70
 Occupation by SLA ........................................................................................... 72
INTERNET CONNECTION ......................................................................................... 73
REFERENCES AND DATA SOURCES ...................................................................... 74
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Data notes
This report presents a wide range of demographic statistics from a number of sources.
When interpreting and using the data please note the different data sources and the year
of publication as the data contained in this report is often collected in many different
ways, at different geographic levels and from different age ranges. Please take note of the
specific details of the statistics when interpreting the report.
Much of the information is from the 2006 ABS Census of Population and Housing1. The
census is undertaken every five years and provides a snapshot of the community on that
particular night. Census data is used with permission from the ABS. Further information
on census data can be found at www.abs.gov.au.
Please note that ABS data is subject to randomisation, to preserve confidentiality and
hence totals on tables may not be consistent. Further per cent totals in tables may not
equate to 100 per cent due to rounding errors. These variations are not statistically
significant and do not compromise the data overall.
For further information about this report please contact Robyn Mitchell, Research
Officer, Moreland City Council on 9240 2365.
DISCLAIMER
The analysis in this paper is based on data from various ABS sources (mainly 2006
census) and other local information. While every care has been taken to ensure the
accuracy of the calculations and analysis, Moreland City Council does not accept any
liability to any person or organisation for the information or advice (or the use of such
information or advice) provided in this document.
1
Copyright in ABS data resides with the Commonwealth of Australia. Used with permission.
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Definitions and acronyms
ABS
Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Brunswick SLA
The Brunswick SLA consists of the suburbs of Brunswick,
Brunswick West and Brunswick East.
CD
The census collection district is the smallest geographic area
defined in the Australian Standard Geographical Classification.
CDs serve as the basic building blocks and there is an average of
about 225 dwellings in each CD. There are 248 CDs in Moreland
(2001 Census).
Coburg SLA
The Coburg SLA includes the suburbs of Coburg, Coburg North,
Pascoe Vale and 80% of Pascoe Vale South.
Dwellings
A dwelling is a structure that is intended to have people live in it
and which is habitable on census night. Some examples of
dwellings are houses, motels, flats, caravans, prisons, tents,
humpies and houseboats
ERP
Estimated Resident Population is the official ABS estimate of the
Australian population. The ERP is based upon census usual
residence counts. It is compiled as at 30 June of each year and
updated quarterly between censuses. The ERP takes account of
census net under enumerations, Australian residents who were
temporarily overseas on census night and birth and deaths data.
Family
A family is defined by the ABS as two or more persons, one of
whom is at least 15 years of age, who are related by blood,
marriage (registered or de facto), adoption, step or fostering, and
who are usually resident in the same household. The basis of a
family is formed by identifying the presence of a couple
relationship, lone parent-child relationship or other blood
relationship. Some households therefore contain more than one
family.
LGA
LGAs are based on the municipal boundaries. Moreland City
Council is a Local Government Area.
Household
A household is defined by the ABS as a group of two or more
related or unrelated people who usually reside in the same
dwelling, who regard themselves as a household, and who make
common provision for food or other essentials for living; or a
person living in a dwelling who makes provision for his/her own
food and other essentials for living, without combining with any
other persons.
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MCC
Moreland City Council includes suburbs of Pascoe Vale, Pascoe
Vale South, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Oak Park, Hadfield, Fawkner,
Coburg, Coburg North, Brunswick, Brunswick West and
Brunswick East.
Mean household
size
Mean households size is the average number of persons usually
resident in a household. Excludes ‘visitors only’ and ‘other not
classifiable’ households.
MSD
Melbourne Statistical Division includes 31 metropolitan Local
Government Areas (please refer to map on page 11).
Non-private
dwelling
Non-private dwellings are those dwellings not included in the
definition of private dwellings, which provide a communal or
transitory type of accommodation. They are classified according
to their function. These dwellings include hotels, motels,
guesthouses, prisons, religious and charitable institutions, defence
establishments, hospitals and other communal dwellings. Only
occupied non-private dwellings are included in the census.
Northern SLA
The Northern SLA includes Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Fawkner, Oak
Park, Glenroy and 20% of Pascoe Vale South.
Private dwelling
A private dwelling is normally a house, flat, part of a house, or
even a room, but can also be a house attached to or rooms above,
shops or offices; an occupied caravan or unit in a caravan or craft
in a marina; occupied dwelling in a Manufacture Home Estate;
occupied self-care unit in accommodation for the retired or aged;
a houseboat; or a tent if it is standing on it’s own block of land.
An occupied caravan situated on a residential allotment is also
classed as a private dwelling. Private dwellings can be either
occupied or unoccupied.
SEIFA
The Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage is derived
from attributes such as low income, low educational attainment,
high unemployment, jobs in relatively unskilled occupations and
variables that reflect disadvantage. High scores on the SEIFA
Index occur when the area has few families of low income and
few people with little training and in unskilled occupations. Low
scores on the Index indicate occur when the area has many lowincome families or people with little training and in unskilled
occupations.
SLA
Statistical Local Areas consists of CDs and make up LGAs.
Moreland is split into three SLAs: Moreland North, Moreland
Coburg and Moreland Brunswick.
Usual Resident
Counts
The census count for place of usual residence is a count of every
person in Australia on census night based on the area in which
they usually live. Each person is required to state his/her address
of usual residence on the census form and the persons is then
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counted in the CD in which they usually live.
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Executive summary
The existing City of Moreland was created via two amalgamations, both in 1994. The
City of Moreland includes the suburbs of Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West,
Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Hadfield, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale
and Pascoe Vale South. Overall, Moreland can be characterised as a municipality that
has a fairly stable but ageing population, which is highly culturally and linguistically
diverse.
The households across Moreland have changed over the past decade with a decrease in
family households and increasing lone persons households which translates into reducing
household size overall in the municipality. Moreland is marked by significant differences
across the municipality in terms of demographics and socio-economic advantage and
disadvantage. There are pockets of significant disadvantage whilst other parts of the
municipality could be described as quite affluent.
Population
In June 2007, the Estimated Resident Population for the City of Moreland was 144,015
people. The population of Moreland has increased by 7,634 people over the past six
years. Compared with ten years ago the total population in Moreland has increased by
7,282 people or +5.3 per cent. According to ID Consulting population projection
estimates, Moreland’s total population is expected to rise by 16% between 2006 and
2031, to 169,012 residents in 2031.2 This increase is expected to occur fairly evenly
between 2006 and 2031.
Ageing population
Moreland’s population is ageing and there are a greater proportion of older people in
Moreland when compared to the Metropolitan Statistical Division (MSD). Moreland’s
age profile is similar to metropolitan averages however there is a slightly lower
proportion of 5-14 year olds and 45-64 year olds in Moreland. In addition the proportion
of 25-44 year olds is higher in Moreland and the proportion of people over 65 years in
Moreland is significantly higher.
Indigenous population
The total number of indigenous residents in Moreland increased to 627 people in 2006
from 487 in 2001. The indigenous profile is similar to the non-indigenous profile,
however there are notable differences in education levels, the age profile of the
community, housing tenure and unemployment in the indigenous community.
Cultural diversity
Residents in Moreland come from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds. Just under one third (32.3%) of Moreland residents were born overseas. Of
the total Moreland population 60.3% were born in Australia, 4.1% were born in English
speaking countries3, and 28.2% born in non-English speaking countries. The main
countries of birth of Moreland residents, apart from Australia, are similar to those in the
2
Department of Infrastructure, Victoria In Future: Data 1999
3
English Speaking Countries include: England, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, USA, Northern Ireland &
Canada
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previous census and represent the traditional migrant groups from Europe, including
Italy, Greece and the United Kingdom. The proportion of residents born overseas does
not differ significantly throughout the municipality. However, the proportion is
decreasing in the Moreland - Brunswick Statistical Local Area (SLA) and increasing in
the Moreland – North SLA.
More than half (59%) of all Moreland residents had both parents born overseas which is
significantly higher than the MSD average (52%).
In Moreland a significantly lower proportion of residents speak English at home. Just
over half of residents (55%) in Moreland speak English at home compared with almost
68% across the MSD. The main languages other than English spoken at home are Italian,
Greek, Arabic, Turkish and Chinese languages. The proportion of English only speaking
residents does not vary significantly across the three SLAs of Moreland. However,
trends over the past decade indicate increases in the proportion of English speaking
residents in the Brunswick and Coburg SLAs and a decrease in the North SLA.
The main countries of birth of new arrivals to Moreland differ from the traditional
migrant groups who have settled in Moreland. A high proportion of new arrivals to
Moreland are born in India, China, Pakistan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Iraq.
The majority of new arrivals (53%) to Moreland arrived under the skilled migration
program (nearly double the 2001 figure), whilst one-third (37%) arrived under the family
visa category, and 7% arrived under the humanitarian program (a decrease of 8% from
2001).
Housing
There has been an increase in the number of houses in Moreland, rising from 56,450 in
2001 to 59,291 in 2006, or +5.1%. Of these dwellings, 59,231 are private dwellings and
60 are non-private dwellings4.
Moreland has a lower proportion of separate houses when compared to the MSD. The
proportion of separate houses in Moreland has decreased over the past decade while the
proportion of flats, units or apartments has increased over the past fifteen years and the
proportion of semi-detached, row or terrace, townhouses has also increased.
Housing tenure in Moreland varies significantly across the municipality and differs from
the metropolitan average. Moreland has a higher proportion of dwellings that are fully
owned but a lower proportion of dwellings being purchased. However, the proportion of
fully owned dwellings in Moreland has decreased in the last fifteen years, whilst the
proportion of dwellings being purchased has increased. In addition, Moreland has a
higher proportion of rented dwellings than compared with the MSD, especially in the
southern end of the municipality where the proportion of rented dwellings in the
Brunswick SLA is nearly double that of the Coburg and North SLAs.
Family types
There has been substantial change in family type in Moreland over the past decade. The
proportion of family households in Moreland has decreased over the past ten years. In
comparison to metropolitan averages, Moreland had a notable lower proportion of family
households in 2006. There is significant difference between the proportion of family
4
Please refer to the ‘Definitions and acronyms’ section for an explanation of private and non-private dwellings.
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households across the municipality with two thirds of households in the Moreland North
and Moreland Coburg SLAs being family households compared to only 51% in the
Moreland Brunswick SLA.
In Moreland the proportion of couple families without children remained stable in the
previous ten years at 23% of households and is similar to the metropolitan average.
However the proportion of couple families with children has decreased over the past
fifteen years in Moreland and is notably lower than the metropolitan average. Across
Moreland there is a significant difference in the proportion of couple families with
children households in the three SLAs. Nearly one third of households in the Moreland
North SLA and Moreland Coburg SLAs are couple families with children whilst there is
a significantly lower proportion in the Moreland Brunswick SLA.
In 2006 the proportion of one-parent family households in Moreland has decreased to
10%, down from 11% in 2001 and is the same as the proportion in the MSD (10%).
The proportion of lone person households in Moreland has increased notably over the
past fifteen years to 27% of all occupied private dwellings in 2006, which is higher than
the metropolitan average. There is a significant difference in the proportion of lone
person households across the municipality and make up almost one third of households in
the Moreland Brunswick SLA. This compares to one quarter in the Moreland North and
Moreland Coburg SLAs.
The changes in Moreland residents’ marital status are similar to the changes in marital
status throughout Australia. In Moreland over the past decade there has been a decline in
the proportion of married residents and an increase in the proportion of residents
divorced, separated or never married.
Employment and unemployment
Males and females in Moreland have very different employment patterns. Females are
much more likely to work part-time or not to work at all, and they tend to have lower
unemployment rates compared to males in Moreland.
Unemployment in Moreland has always been a significant issue, particularly for young
and mature people. Despite the unemployment rate in Moreland declining to 6.1% in
2006, Moreland’s unemployment rate remains slightly higher than the metropolitan
average. Young people in Moreland aged 15-24 years have a significantly higher
unemployment rate at 12.9%.
Income and disadvantage
The median individual income of people in Moreland is $413 per week. Moreland
residents have a notably lower median individual weekly income compared to the MSD
where the median is $481 per week. The median individual weekly income varies across
the municipality with the individual weekly income notably higher in the Brunswick SLA
($503) compared to a lower $418 in the Moreland Coburg SLA and a significantly below
average $351 in the Moreland North SLA.
According to the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (SEIFA), Moreland is
the seventh most disadvantaged municipality within the MSD. However, there are
significant differences in relative disadvantage between suburbs within Moreland.
Fawkner (905.7), Glenroy (922.6), Hadfield (937.0) and Coburg North (945.3) are
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notably below the rating for Moreland overall (987.1), indicating that these suburbs
experience more relative disadvantage compared to Moreland overall.
Education and occupation
Moreland has a considerably below average level of Year 7 students who remain at
school (73%) until Year 12 compared with the MSD (83%).
However, people in Moreland are becoming better educated. The proportion of residents
in Moreland who have non-school qualifications is increasing with many more residents
in 2006 having completed a non-school qualification compared to 1991 data (40%
compared to 22%).
The occupation of residents in Moreland has changed over the past ten years. There has
been an increase in the proportion of managers, professionals, and community and
personal service workers, while there has been a decrease in the proportion of technician
and trades workers, clerical and administrative workers, sales workers, machinery
operators and drivers and labourers.
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Introduction
The City of Moreland is located approximately 8.5 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s
Central Business District. It covers 50.9 square kilometres and is one of Melbourne’s
most populous municipalities. Although it has a variety of industries, most land in
Moreland is zoned for residential housing (68% of total land). Twenty per cent of land is
reserved for public purposes and 2% for special purposes, whilst industrial and business
usage accounts for the remaining 10%.
Map 1: Moreland in the Metropolitan Statistical Division
Hume
Whittlesea
Nillumbik
Yarra Ranges
Melton
Brimbank
Manningham
Maroondah
Wyndham
Whitehorse
Hobsons
Bay
Glen
Eira
Monash
Knox
Bayside Kingston
Greater
Dandenong
Cardinia
Frankston
Casey
Insert Map
Moreland
Mornington
Peninsula
Darebin
Banyule
Moonee
Valley
Yarra
Maribyrnong
Melbourne
Boroondara
Port
Phillip
Stonnington
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History
Indigenous custodianship
Council recognises that indigenous Australians are the original custodians of the land
now known as the City of Moreland. Wurundjeri people, part of the Woriworung group,
traditionally utilised the rich resources of the region and its many waterways. The ‘Merri
Merri’ creek, in particular, was a meeting place for the Woriworung and three other
cultural language groups, for the purposes of social contact, ceremonies, marriage, trade
and for deciding issues of tribal law. European settlement of the region severely disrupted
the significant spiritual, cultural and physical relationship with the land that the
Woriworung and their neighbouring groups had maintained for many thousand of years.
European history
The history of an area as diverse as the City of Moreland is really the history of several
areas which developed separately after the founding of Melbourne. In 1835, possession
was taken of a large parcel of land as Crown Land, which is where Coburg is now
located.5 This area was first surveyed in 18376 and was sold at public auction in 1839.7
Farquhar McCrae at this time purchased land (258 hectares), which he named Moreland,
after his family’s Jamaican sugar plantation.8 In 1841, the site for a village to the north of
Melbourne was named after Joseph Pentridge, a government employee.9 In 1842, a
survey of the area established the new route to Sydney, and consequently the name of the
road was changed from Pentridge to Sydney Road.10 Development along the new Sydney
Road soon began, with Thomas Wilkinson establishing a Post Office in 1846, using the
name of his property “Brunswick”.11 In 1850, a penal stockade was established at
Pentridge, to provide labour to build Sydney Road.12 The cut stone wall facing Sydney
Road was completed in 1859 and the boundary wall was completed between 1861 and
1866.13
5
Harvey, A. The Melbourne Book Hutchinson Press, Melbourne, 1982, p. 162
City of Coburg 1988, p.2.
7 Harvey 1982, p.162: City Of Coburg 1988, p.2
8 ibid, p.162: City of Coburg 1988, p.2.
9 ibid, p.162: City of Coburg 1988, p.2.
10 ibid, p.159.
11 ibid, p.159.
12 City of Coburg 1988, p.2: Harvey 1982, p.162.
13 Harvey 1982, p.162.
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The growth of communities
In 1857, the areas around the Brunswick Post Office, and the area now known as
Broadmeadows, were gazetted as districts14; the Pentridge District was gazetted in 1858.
In 1859, the area around the Pentridge Stockade was gazetted as the Pentridge District
Road Board and local government then began in Coburg.15 Brunswick was proclaimed a
town in 1888,16 but the 1890s depression saw a decline in the spectacular growth that had
characterised the strip until then.17 The turn of the century saw the area growing again
and on the eve of the Great Depression Brunswick was the most bustling centre to the
north of Melbourne, offering many employment opportunities.18 It boasted a Coles
Emporium, a Woolworths store, and a multitude of specialised goods and service
providers, with many people living above their businesses. It also had an expanding
residential area. Clay and bluestone quarries were operating at full capacity,19 providing a
large proportion of the bricks used to build the Melbourne Metropolitan area.20
In 1870, the Pentridge District Road Board was renamed the Coburg District Road Board,
and the area was proclaimed a Shire in 1874.21 The 1880s saw a land speculation boom:
horse trams were introduced in 1886, and in 1912, Henderson’s Paddock was purchased
to form the Coburg Oval and Coburg High School site.22 The existing tramway system
was electrified in 1916 and electricity was supplied to the municipality in 1919, with the
steam train system electrified in 1920.23 Coburg was proclaimed a City in 1922.24 The
1920s saw Coburg become the third-fastest growing suburb in Melbourne, with an
average of three houses a day being completed in the mid-1920s.25
Broadmeadows was proclaimed a Shire in 1871. Its lightly timbered landscape was
particularly suitable for sheep farming. Sections of the area soon had individual identities.
Glenroy was named by Duncan Cameron (an early sheep farmer), after the place in
Scotland. John Pascoe Fawkner named his property Pascoeville, the area today known as
Pascoe Vale26. The Broadmeadows Railway Station was opened in 1873, and extensive
stone quarrying became the earliest industrial activity in the area.27 Broadmeadows was
proclaimed a City in 1956.28
14
ibid, p.159, 168.
ibid, p.162.
16 ibid, p.159.
17 ibid, p.160.
18 ibid, p.160.
19 ibid, p.119, 160; Broom Coburg: Between Two Creeks Lothian Press, Port Melbourne, 1987;
Penrose, H. Brunswick: One History, Many Voices Victoria Press, Melbourne, 1994, p.116
20 Trioli, C. Industry and Identity 1900-1939 Chapter 18, Brunswick: One History, Many Voices Victoria Press,
Melbourne, 1994
1994, p.127.
21 Harvey 1982, p.162.
22 Broome 1987.
23 City of Coburg 1988, p.2.
24 Harvey 1982, p.162.
25 City of Coburg 1988, p.2.
26 Harvey 1982, p.168.
27 ibid, p.168.
28 ibid, p.168.
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Moreland today
The existing City of Moreland was created via two amalgamations. The first
amalgamation, on the 22nd of June 1994, was between the former Cities of Coburg and
Brunswick. On the 15th of December 1994, Moreland was expanded to include residents
from the southern area of the former City of Broadmeadows. The City of Moreland
includes the suburbs of Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg
North, Fawkner, Hadfield, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale
South. These are shown in the map below.
Map 2: Moreland City Council
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Population
The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is the official ABS estimate of the Australian
population.29 The ERP is based on the Census of Population and Housing count of usual
residents living in each SLA and is compiled as at 30 June each year and updated
quarterly between censuses. The ERP for Metropolitan Melbourne (MSD) in 2007 is
3,848,500 people, representing an increase of 359,750 people (10.3%) since 2001.
In June 2007, the ERP for the City of Moreland was 144,015 people, representing an
increase of 7121 people since June 2001. Compared with ten years ago the total
population in Moreland has increased by over 5,100 people or +3.7% (from 138,489
people in 1991 to 144,015 to 2007). 30
Population distribution
The population in Moreland is fairly evenly spread between the three Statistical Local
Areas (SLAs) of Moreland. The distribution of the population in Moreland has not
changed substantially over the past fifteen years. Enumerated population figures indicate
that:
 Moreland- Brunswick SLA’s (includes Brunswick, Brunswick West and Brunswick
East), population has remained fairly stable since 1991. In the period between the
2001 and 2006 census the population increased by 1110 people (+2.8%) from 39,886
people in 2001 to 40,996 people in 2006. This SLA represents 30.3% of Moreland’s
total population.
 Moreland-Coburg SLA’s (includes Coburg, Coburg North, Pascoe Vale South and
80% of Pascoe Vale) population has decreased from 48,800 people in 1991.
However the population has increased from the 2001 census figure of 46,452 to
47,695 people in 2006, which represents a population increase of 1,243 people or
+2.7%. This SLA represents 35.3% of Moreland’s total population.
 Moreland-North SLA’s (includes Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Oak Park, Hadfield, Fawkner
and 20% of Pascoe Vale) population has remained fairly stable increasing slightly
from 45,214 people in 2001 to 46,517 people in 2006 which represents a 2.9%
increase or 1303 people. This SLA represents 34.4% of Moreland’s total population.
29 It is used to determine the number of representatives from each State (& Territory) to sit in the House of Representatives and is also
used to help determine the annual allocation of Commonwealth funds for State & Local Government.
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Figure 1: Moreland Enumerated Population By SLA
Moreland Enumerated Population Count By SLA 1991-2006
160000
140000
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
1991
1996
2001
2006
Moreland - Brunsw ick
39886
39164
39693
40996
Moreland - Coburg
48800
47575
46452
47695
Moreland - North
44521
43354
45214
46517
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Age distribution
Moreland’s population is ageing and there is a greater proportion of older people in
Moreland when compared to the MSD. As the graph below illustrates the age distribution
of Moreland’s population is similar to the age distribution of metropolitan Melbourne
however there is a slightly lower proportion of 5-14 year olds and 45-64 year olds in
Moreland. In addition the proportion of 25-44 year olds is higher in Moreland and the
proportion of persons over 65 years in Moreland is significantly higher when compared
to the MSD.
The population is fairly evenly distributed between males and females in Moreland,
similar to the rest of metropolitan Melbourne,. Females represent 51.3% of Moreland’s
population whilst males represent 48.7% of the population. However as the chart below
illustrates women represent a higher proportion of persons over sixty five year olds in
Moreland.
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Figure 2: Enumerated Population by age and sex
Enumerated Population Count by Age & Sex, Moreland & MSD 2006
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
0-4yrs
5-14yrs
15-24yrs
25-44yrs
45-64yrs
65yrs+
Moreland - Males
6.5%
10.9%
13.5%
34.4%
19.7%
14.5%
Moreland - Females
5.9%
9.6%
12.8%
33.4%
19.6%
18.0%
Moreland - Persons
6.2%
10.2%
13.1%
33.9%
19.7%
16.3%
MSD - Persons
6.2%
12.6%
14.1%
30.2%
23.7%
12.5%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Over the past fifteen years there have been some changes in the age distribution of
Moreland’s population. As illustrated in the chart below the following trends are
apparent:
 The total number of 0-4 and 5-14 year olds in Moreland has remained relatively
stable, declining slightly by approximately 800 people respectively over the past
fifteen years or –3.5%. However, a slight increase of 0.4% has been recorded since
2001;
 The number of 15-24 year olds in Moreland has declined notably from 22,625 in
1991 to 17,728 in 2006 (population decline of 21.6%), although figures have
remained stable since 2001;
 The number of 25-44 year olds in Moreland has increased to 45,838 in 2006 from
41,123 in 1991 (population growth of 11.5%);
 The number of 45-64 year olds in Moreland has remained stable decreasing slightly
over the past fifteen years from 27,967 in 1991 to 26,592 in 2006 representing a
population decline of 4.9% or 1,375 people;
 There has been an increase of nearly 2,700 older people aged between 65-84 years in
Moreland over the past fifteen years from 16,927 people in 1991 to 19,623 people in
2006 (population growth of 15.9%); and
 The number of persons 85 years and over in Moreland has increased by 86.4% to
2,462 people in 2006 from 1,321 people in 1991.
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Figure 3: Enumerated Population by age 1991-2006
Enumerated Population Count By Age 1991-2006
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
0-4yrs
5-14yrs
15-24yrs
25-44yrs
45-64yrs
65-84yrs
85yrs+
1991
8908
14070
22625
37372
27987
16927
1321
1996
8531
13621
18791
43090
25480
18508
1656
2001
7954
14138
17816
44141
24967
19448
2067
2006
8387
13795
17728
45838
26592
19623
2462
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing,2006
Figure 4: Percentage of Population by Age, 1991-2006
Population by Age 1991-2006
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
0-4yrs
5-14yrs
15-24yrs
25-44yrs
45-64yrs
65-84yrs
85yrs+
1991
6.9%
10.1%
17.5%
28.9%
21.7%
13.1%
1.0%
1996
6.6%
10.5%
14.5%
33.2%
19.7%
14.3%
1.3%
2001
6.1%
10.8%
13.7%
33.8%
19.1%
14.9%
1.6%
2006
6.2%
10.3%
13.2%
34.1%
19.8%
14.6%
1.8%
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Figure 5: Enumerated Population by age and sex, MCC and MSD 2006
Age Group
0-4y
5-9y
10-14y
0-14y
15-19y
20-24y
15-24y
25-29y
30-34y
35-39y
40-44y
25-44y
45-49y
50-54y
55-59y
60-64y
45-64y
65-69y
70-74y
75-79y
80-84y
85 and over
65 and over
Total
Moreland
Males
Females
Persons
Number
Share
Number
Share
Number
Share
4,277
6.5%
4,110
5.9%
8,387
6.2%
3,717
5.7%
3,381
4.9%
7,098
5.2%
3,428
5.2%
3,269
4.7%
6,697
5.0%
11,422
17.4%
10,760
15.5%
22,182 16.4%
3,562
5.5%
3,543
5.1%
7,105
5.3%
5,261
8.0%
5,362
7.7%
10,623
7.9%
8,823
13.5%
8,905
12.8%
17,728 13.1%
5,984
9.1%
6,145
8.8%
12,129
9.0%
6,129
9.3%
6,292
9.0%
12,421
9.2%
5,676
8.7%
5,832
8.4%
11,508
8.5%
4,754
7.3%
5,005
7.2%
9,780
7.2%
22,543
34.4%
23,274
33.4%
45838 33.9%
4,166
6.4%
4,344
6.2%
8,510
6.3%
3,395
5.2%
3,611
5.2%
7,006
5.2%
2,960
4.5%
3,141
4.5%
6,101
4.5%
2,398
3.7%
2,577
3.7%
4,975
3.7%
12,940
19.7%
13,673
19.6%
26592 19.7%
2,293
3.5%
2,940
4.2%
5,233
3.9%
2,449
3.7%
3,028
4.4%
5,477
4.1%
2,288
3.5%
2,793
4.0%
5,081
3.8%
1,642
2.5%
2,190
3.2%
3,832
2.8%
851
1.3%
1,611
2.3%
2,462
1.8%
9,523
14.5%
12,562
18.0%
22,085 16.3%
65,583 100.0%
69,626
100.0%
135,209
100%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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MSD
Persons
Share
6.2%
6.2%
6.4%
18.8%
6.7%
7.4%
14.1%
7.2%
7.7%
7.9%
7.5%
30.3%
7.1%
6.3%
5.8%
4.4%
23.6%
3.5%
2.9%
2.6%
2.0%
1.6%
12.5%
100.0%
Moreland City Council, Social Profile 2008
Areas of concentration, total population31
The population in Moreland is fairly even spread across the municipality as the map
below illustrates. The collector districts (CDs) in the southern end of the municipality are
heavily populated as the illustrated by the darker shading in the map below. This
represents a significant shift in population density within the municipality since 2001,
when the greatest concentration of population was in the northern suburbs.
Map 3: Areas of concentration for total population in Moreland*
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
*Map represents persons per CD.
Forecast population
Moreland’s total population is expected to rise by 16% between 2006 and 2031, to
169,012 residents in 2031.32 This increase is expected to occur fairly evenly between
2006 and 2031.
31
Source: ABS Census of Population & Housing, 2006
32
ID Consulting population projections, October 2008
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Figure 6: Population projections, Moreland and suburbs
Moreland
180000
170000
160000
150000
140000
130000
120000
Moreland
2006
2016
2031
142324
157744
169012
40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Brunsw ick
Brunsw ick East
Brunsw ick West
2006
21076
9184
13437
2016
24449
11260
14175
2031
25601
12372
14582
40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Coburg
Coburg North
Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale South
2006
24559
6280
13771
9530
2016
29069
6472
14990
9970
2031
33832
7400
15729
10274
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40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Faw kner
Glenroy
Hadfield
Oak Park
Gow anbrae
2006
12363
18776
5761
5484
2103
2016
12261
19542
5923
5804
3729
2031
13084
20230
6096
6159
3653
Source: ID Consulting Population projections, 2008
Figure 7: Population projections, change in population by five year age groups
% change in age structure 2006-2031
1.5%
1.0%
0.5%
0.0%
-0.5%
-1.0%
04yrs
510152025303540455055606570758009yrs 14yrs 19yrs 24yrs 29yrs 34yrs 39yrs 44yrs 49yrs 54yrs 59yrs 64yrs 69yrs 74yrs 79yrs 84yrs 4yrs
2006-2031 -0.4% -0.2% -0.4% 0.0% -0.7% -0.7% -0.6% -0.4% 0.2% 0.4% 0.9% 1.0% 1.2% 0.4% -0.2% -0.6% -0.2% 0.4%
Moreland’s population is expected to continue to age over the next two decades. The ID
Consulting population projections indicate that there will be a decrease in the number of
people aged 0-40 years in Moreland whilst there will be increases in the number of
persons 40-70 years and 85 and older in Moreland.
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Figure 8: Population projections by age
Moreland population by 5 year age groups - 2006-2031
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
10
-1
4y
rs
15
-1
9y
rs
20
-2
4y
rs
25
-2
9y
rs
30
-3
4y
rs
35
-3
9y
rs
40
-4
4y
rs
45
-4
9y
rs
50
-5
4y
rs
55
-5
9y
rs
60
-6
4y
rs
65
-6
9y
rs
70
-7
4y
rs
75
-7
9y
rs
80
-8
4y
rs
85
yr
s+
59y
rs
04y
rs
0
Source: Department of Infrastructure, Victoria in the Future: Data, 1999
2006
2016
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Indigenous population
In June 2002 the ABS first released an indigenous Profile. The statistics reveal that whilst
the indigenous profile is similar to the non-indigenous profile, there are notable
differences in education levels, age profile of the community, housing tenure and
unemployment levels of the indigenous community.
Indigenous residents represent 0.5% of the total population in Moreland. Data from the
ABS indigenous Profile indicates that the total number of indigenous residents in
Moreland increased slightly to 624 people in 2006 from 487 in 2001.
While the overall number of indigenous residents living in all three Moreland SLAs
increased between 2001 and 2006, the proportion of indigenous residents increased only
in Coburg SLA (increasing from 25.3% to 31.3% of Moreland’s indigenous population).
Figure 9: Indigenous persons
Total Indigneous Persons, Moreland 1991-2006
800
600
400
200
0
Brunsw ick SLA
Coburg SLA
North SLA
Total Indigenous
persons
1991
111
119
117
347
1996
149
213
175
537
2001
152
123
212
487
2006
183
195
246
624
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Age profile of indigenous residents
Indigenous residents are younger in profile compared to non-indigenous residents. The
median age of indigenous residents in Moreland is significantly lower when compared to
the total population. The median age of indigenous residents in Moreland is 25 years
compared to a median age of 36 years for non-indigenous residents in Moreland.
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Indigenous people have a shorter life expectancy - around 18 to 19 years less than nonindigenous people. The average life span is 57 years for an Aboriginal male and 62 years
for an Aboriginal female33.
Figure 10: Indigenous persons by age
Age Distribution: Indigenous persons & Moreland population, 2006
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
0-4 years
5-14 years 15-24 years 25-44 years 45-64 years
65 years
and over
Indigenous Persons
10.4%
20.5%
18.3%
30.2%
14.1%
6.3%
Total Moreland Population
6.2%
10.2%
13.0%
34.3%
19.9%
16.3%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Education and employment data
The level of education of indigenous residents in Moreland is slightly lower compared to
non-indigenous residents. One third of indigenous residents in Moreland (32.1%) have
completed year 12 compared with more than half of the total Moreland residents. The
proportion of indigenous residents who have a non-school qualification is lower at 26%
of indigenous residents with non-school qualifications compared to 39% of nonindigenous residents. Eight per cent of indigenous residents have a university degree or
higher compared to 21% of non-indigenous residents.
Significantly the unemployment rate amongst indigenous residents is double that of nonindigenous residents at 15.8% compared to 6.1% for non-indigenous residents in 2006.
Despite lower levels of education and high unemployment rates the income distribution
of indigenous residents is similar to the income distribution of non-indigenous residents.
33
Source DHS Better Health website:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Aboriginal_health_issues?OpenDocument
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Household and family data
67% of indigenous residents live in family households, 19% live in lone person
households and 14% live in group households. The median households size of indigenous
residents is slightly higher than that of non-indigenous residents, at 2.8 people compared
to 2.4 non-indigenous people per household.
Indigenous residents in Moreland have a very low level of home ownership compared to
non-indigenous residents with 13% of dwellings in which indigenous residents lived fully
owned compared to 38% of other households. Of all households in which an indigenous
resident lives approximately 19% were being purchased and 63% of households were
rented. The proportion of renters is significantly higher in the indigenous community
when compared to the non-indigenous community (63% of households compared to 31%
of all households).
The total number of one-parent families is significantly higher amongst indigenous
residents and people in couple families are lower as illustrated in the chart below.
Figure 11: Indigenous persons by family type*
Persons by family type: Indigenous & Moreland population 2006
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Couple family
w ith children
Couple family
w ithout children
One parent
family
Other family
Indigenous
27.2%
23.1%
37.8%
12.9%
Moreland Population
43.2%
36.3%
15.7%
4.8%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
* Based on persons in family households
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Cultural diversity
Moreland has a culturally diverse population. Low levels of proficiency in English
amongst residents - particularly new arrivals - mean that Moreland has a high level of
need for translation and interpreter services. Services in Moreland need to consider the
varying needs and interests of persons from a range of cultures and religious faiths, e.g. in
the area of sport and recreation. Moreland’s role as a key destination for new arrivals –
many of them refugees - has additional impacts on the need for support services, due to
the often high needs amongst this groups for services related to health, housing and
employment.
Country of birth
Just under one third (32.3%) of Moreland residents were born overseas. Of the total
Moreland population 60.3% were born in Australia, 4.1% were born in English speaking
countries34, and 28.2% born in non-English speaking countries. Of all municipalities in
metropolitan Melbourne, Moreland ranks equal seventh (with Manningham) with 28.2%
of residents born in non-English speaking countries. The municipalities with a higher
proportion of residents born in non-English speaking countries are Greater Dandenong
(47%), Brimbank (40%), Maribyrnong (34%), Melbourne (34%), Monash (34%), and
Whittlesea (30%).
Figure 12: Country of birth
Country of Birth (excl. Australia): Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
United
Lebanon
Kingdom
China
India
New
Zealand
Turkey
Malta
Vietnam
2.6%
0.9%
0.4%
0.9%
1.7%
1.4%
0.7%
2.6%
1.1%
0.4%
0.9%
1.5%
1.2%
0.8%
2.2%
2.2%
1.1%
0.6%
1.2%
1.4%
1.0%
0.7%
3.0%
2.1%
2.1%
1.4%
1.4%
1.3%
1.2%
0.9%
0.7%
1.5%
4.3%
0.4%
1.5%
1.4%
1.5%
0.4%
0.5%
1.6%
Italy
Greece
Moreland - 1991
10.9%
4.1%
2.6%
Moreland - 1996
10.0%
3.8%
2.4%
Moreland - 2001
8.7%
3.4%
Moreland - 2006
7.4%
MSD - 2006
2.1%
34
English Speaking Countries include: England, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, USA, Northern Ireland &
Canada
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The main countries of birth of Moreland residents, excluding Australia, represent the
traditional migrant groups from Europe. Italian-born residents represent 7.4% of the total
Moreland population whilst Greek-born residents represent 3.0%, Lebanese represent
2.1% and residents from the United Kingdom represent 2.1% of the total Moreland
population. However, the traditional migrant groups for Moreland have shown a steady
decline in the past fifteen years, while migrants from countries such as China, India and
New Zealand have increased their representation in Moreland.
Figure 13: Country of birth, Moreland 1996-2006
Moreland
1996
2001
2006
Persons
% of total
Persons
% of total
Persons
% of total
Australia
78,875
60.8%
79,105
60.6%
81,025
60.3%
Italy
12,957
10.0%
11,336
8.7%
9,918
7.4%
Greece
4,973
3.8%
4,425
3.4%
4,039
3.0%
United Kingdom
3,103
2.4%
2,915
2.2%
2,864
2.1%
Lebanon
3,344
2.6%
2,925
2.2%
2,831
2.1%
China *
1,363
1.0%
1,445
1.1%
1,931
1.4%
541
0.4%
822
0.6%
1,852
1.4%
New Zealand
1,200
0.9%
1,520
1.2%
1,691
1.3%
Turkey
2,006
1.5%
1,850
1.4%
1,633
1.2%
Malta
1,610
1.2%
1,363
1.0%
1,187
0.9%
Viet Nam
1,053
0.8%
916
0.7%
936
0.7%
854
0.7%
755
0.6%
757
0.6%
1,160
0.9%
1,064
0.8%
747
0.6%
Sri Lanka
852
0.7%
731
0.6%
744
0.6%
Egypt
928
0.7%
799
0.6%
700
0.5%
Poland
759
0.6%
651
0.5%
529
0.4%
10,558
8.1%
11,063
8.5%
12,725
9.5%
4,498
3.5%
7,680
5.9%
9.944
7.4%
129,677
100.0%
130,531
100.0%
134,420
100.0%
India
Philippines
Iraq
Born elsewhere overseas
Not stated
Total
*(excl. SARs and Taiwan Prov.). Excludes overseas visitors
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Overall the proportion of residents born in Australia, overseas in English speaking
countries and non-English speaking countries has not changed significantly over the past
ten years. However there has been a slight decrease in the proportion of Moreland
residents born in a non-English speaking country and Australia over the past 10 years in
Moreland whilst the proportion of persons born in English speaking countries has
remained the roughly same (see table below).
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Figure 14: Country of birth, English speaking countries, Australia and non-English
speaking countries, Moreland 1996-2006
1996
2001
Persons
2006
% Persons
% Persons
%
Australian born
78,875
60.8%
79,105
60.6%
81,025
60.3%
Persons born overseas
46,304
35.7%
43,746
33.5%
43,541
32.3%
5,059
3.9%
5,258
4.0%
5,543
4.1%
41,245
31.8%
38,488
29.5%
37,908
28.2%
4,498
3.5%
7,680
5.9%
9.944
7.4%
100.0% 130,531
100.0%
13,510
100.0%
Persons born in English speaking countries
Persons born in NESB countries
Not stated
Total
129,677
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Country of birth by age
There is great contrast in the country of birth of older and younger residents in Moreland.
Young people in Moreland are mostly born in Australia whilst under half of the residents
in the older age groups are born in Australia. As the graph below illustrates Moreland has
a significantly lower proportion of older residents born in Australia with 33% of persons
over 65 in Moreland born in Australia and 46% of persons aged 45-64 years born in
Australia compared to 50% of residents over 45 years in metropolitan Melbourne born in
Australia.
The main countries of birth of older residents in Moreland (persons over 65) are Italy
(26%), Greece (8%), Malta (3%) and United Kingdom (3%). In contrast the main
countries of birth for younger residents (persons aged 0-44 years), apart from Australia, is
China (1.8%), Lebanon (1.7%), New Zealand (1.6%), United Kingdom (1.4%), and India
(1.2%).
Figure 15: Country of Birth by age
Country of Birth (Australia) by age: Moreland 2001-2006 & MSD 2006
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0-4yrs
5-14yrs
15-24yrs
25-44yrs
45-64yrs
65yrs+
Total
Moreland - 2001
84.3%
82.8%
75.0%
66.1%
38.6%
39.9%
60.5%
Moreland - 2006
90.0%
86.4%
71.4%
64.2%
45.8%
33.0%
60.2%
MSD - 2006
90.3%
85.8%
71.9%
63.0%
52.4%
46.5%
64.2%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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 Country of birth by SLA
The proportion of residents born overseas does not differ significantly throughout the
municipality however the proportions have remained stable in the Brunswick and Coburg
SLA, while the Moreland North SLA has shown a slight increase over the past decade.
The Moreland North SLA had the highest proportion of persons born overseas with
34.2% of persons in Moreland North born overseas compared to 32.2% in Moreland
Brunswick and 30.1% in Moreland Coburg. The proportion of persons born overseas in
Moreland North has remained fairly stable over the past decade decreasing only slightly
from 35.5% in 1996. In comparison the proportion of persons born overseas in the
Coburg SLA has been steadily decreasing from 34.1% in 1996 to 30.1% in 2006 and the
proportion of people born overseas in Brunswick has decreased significantly from 38% in
1996 to 32.2% in 2006.
The following graph illustrates some of the main differences between the three Moreland
SLAs and the composition of their residents in terms of countries of birth. Moreland North has a greater proportion of residents born in Italy, Turkey and Malta. Moreland Coburg has large proportions of residents born in Italy and Greece, while Moreland –
Brunswick has the largest proportion of residents born in Greece, United Kingdom,
China, India and New Zealand.
Figure 16: Country of Birth by SLA 2006
Country of Birth by SLA 2006
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
United
Lebanon
Kingdom
China
India
New
Zealand
Turkey
Malta
Vietnam
2.3%
1.0%
1.2%
1.0%
1.9%
1.7%
0.8%
1.9%
2.5%
1.6%
1.3%
1.0%
1.1%
0.6%
0.5%
2.8%
2.1%
2.1%
1.7%
1.8%
0.6%
0.3%
0.8%
2.1%
2.1%
1.4%
1.4%
1.3%
1.2%
0.9%
0.7%
Italy
Greece
Moreland - North
8.2%
1.9%
1.7%
Moreland - Coburg
8.0%
3.5%
Moreland - Brunswick
5.7%
3.7%
Moreland Total
7.4%
3.0%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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The proportion of residents in each SLA who were born in Australia has altered
significantly in the past fifteen years.
In 1991, Moreland – North had the greatest percentage of residents born in Australia at
64.2%. This has shown a steady decline and in 2006 Moreland – North has the lowest
proportion of Australian-born residents in the municipality with 58.2%.
Conversely, the proportion of Australian-born residents has gradually increased in
Moreland - Brunswick from 55.4% in 1991 to 59.2% in 2006.
The proportion of Australian-born residents in Moreland – Coburg has remained stable
over the past fifteen years.
Figure 17: Country of birth (Australia) by SLA, 1991-2006
Country of Birth (Australia) by SLA, 1991-2006
65%
60%
55%
50%
Moreland - North
Moreland - Coburg
Moreland Brunsw ick
Moreland Total
1991
64.2%
63.2%
55.4%
61.2%
1996
60.9%
62.8%
57.7%
60.6%
2001
58.7%
62.8%
59.0%
60.6%
2006
58.2%
63.0%
59.2%
60.2%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Ancestry
Moreland has a high proportion of residents with at least one parent born overseas. 59%
of Moreland residents had at least one parent born overseas compared to 52% in the
MSD. Census data indicates that 11% of residents had one parent born overseas (7%
father only born overseas, 4% mother only born overseas). Nearly half of all Moreland
residents (48%) had both parents born overseas which is significantly higher than the
MSD average of 40%. One third of residents in Moreland (33%) had both parents born in
Australia, which is significantly lower than the MSD average of 41%.
People were asked what their ancestry was and given the option to provide more than one
ancestry. Results from the census indicate that, unlike the results from the country of
birth question, significantly fewer residents nominated Australian as their ancestry,
compared to the proportion of residents who were born in Australia. The second most
common ancestry nominated by Moreland residents is English and Italian (15% each). As
the chart below illustrates, in comparison to the MSD, Moreland has a lower proportion
of residents who nominated Australian and English as their ancestry and a significantly
higher proportion of residents who nominated Italian, Greek and Lebanese as their
ancestry.
Figure 18: Ancestry, Moreland 2001-2006 & MSD 2006
Ancestry: Moreland 2001-2006 & MSD 2006
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Australian
English
Italian
Greek
Irish
Lebanese
Scottish
Moreland - 2001
17%
19%
19%
8%
5%
5%
2%
Moreland - 2006
19%
15%
15%
6%
7%
4%
4%
MSD - 2006
24%
20%
6%
3%
7%
1%
5%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006

Ancestry by SLA
The three most common ancestries identified for each SLA in Moreland was English,
Australian or Italian, however the order of the ancestries nominated differed
considerably. The most common ancestry nominated in the Moreland Brunswick SLA
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was Australian (19%) followed by English (16%) and Italian (11%), whilst the most
common ancestry in the Moreland North SLA was Australian (18%), Italian (16%) and
English (14%). In contrast the most common ancestry in Moreland Coburg was
Australian (19%) followed by Italian (18%) and English (14%).
Figure 19: Ancestry of residents by SLA 2006
Ancestry by SLA 2006
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Australian
English
Italian
Greek
Irish
Lebanese
Scottish
Moreland - North
18%
14%
16%
4%
5%
5%
3%
Moreland - Coburg
19%
14%
18%
8%
7%
5%
4%
Moreland - Brunswick
19%
16%
11%
6%
9%
2%
5%
Total Moreland Population
19%
15%
15%
6%
7%
4%
4%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Language spoken at home
In Moreland a significantly lower proportion of residents speak English at home
compared to the MSD. Just over half of residents in Moreland (55%) speak English at
home compared with almost 68% across the MSD. The main languages other than
English spoken at home are Italian (12%), Greek (6%), Arabic (6%), Turkish (2%) and
Chinese languages (2%) (See chart below).
Figure 20: Language spoken at home (excluding English)
Language Spoken at Home: Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Chinese
Vietnamese
languages
Italian
Greek
Arabic
Turkish
Maltese
Spanish
Moreland - 1991
18.5%
8.2%
5.5%
2.4%
1.6%
Moreland - 1996
16.2%
7.5%
6.1%
2.3%
1.7%
0.7%
1.4%
0.8%
0.8%
1.1%
0.7%
Moreland - 2001
14.3%
6.9%
6.2%
2.3%
Moreland - 2006
11.7%
6.3%
6.0%
2.1%
1.9%
0.8%
0.9%
0.6%
2.4%
0.8%
0.8%
MSD - 2006
3.3%
3.2%
1.5%
0.8%
0.6%
3.9%
2.0%
0.5%
0.7%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
According to 2006 Census data, Moreland has the highest number of Italian and Urdu
speaking residents out of all metropolitan municipalities. Moreland has the second
highest number of Arabic and Assyrian speakers (behind Hume), and the third highest
number of Greek speaking residents (behind Monash and Darebin) and Turkish speaking
residents (behind Hume and Brimbank).
Over the past ten years there has been some change in the proportion of residents
speaking different languages in Moreland. For example the share of English speaking
residents has increased slightly over the past ten years whilst the share of residents
speaking a language other than English at home has decreased.
Overall the number of residents from the traditional migrant groups has decreased in
Moreland, hence the proportion of residents speaking languages such as Italian, Maltese
and Greek has decreased notably over the past ten years, however these still represent
some of the largest language other than English spoken at home groups in Moreland. In
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contrast the number of people speaking Arabic, Chinese and ‘other’ languages have
increased over the past decade.
Figure 21: Language spoken at home, Moreland 1996-2006
Moreland
1996
Persons
Speaks English only
2001
% of total
Persons
2006
% of total
Persons
% of total
67,080
51.7%
69,328
53.1%
73,401
54.6%
Italian
21,067
16.2%
18,492
14.5%
15,792
11.7%
Greek
9,729
7.5%
9,001
6.9%
8,491
6.3%
Arabic (incl. Lebanese)
7,942
6.1%
8,095
6.2%
8,095
6.0%
Chinese languages
2,267
1.7%
2,491
1.9%
3,250
2.4%
Turkish
3,017
2.3%
2,990
2.3%
2,772
2.1%
Vietnamese
1,094
0.8%
1,064
0.8%
1,111
0.8%
Maltese
1,474
1.1%
1,209
0.9%
1,037
0.8%
Spanish
949
0.7%
813
0.6%
793
0.6%
Urdu
324
0.2%
324
0.2%
745
0.6%
Assyrian
738
0.6%
738
0.6%
697
0.5%
Croatian
821
0.6%
722
0.6%
722
0.6%
Polish
786
0.6%
684
0.5%
684
0.5%
Tagalog (Filipino)
717
0.6%
618
0.5%
618
0.5%
Sinhalese
652
0.5%
477
0.4%
559
0.4%
Hindi
238
0.2%
420
0.3%
559
0.4%
German
518
0.4%
406
0.3%
393
0.3%
Indonesian
139
0.1%
351
0.3%
385
0.3%
Other (a)
6,509
5.0%
6,509
5.0%
4,835
3.6%
Speaks other language: Total
57,919
44.7%
54,841
42.0%
53,276
39.6%
Not stated
4,678
3.6%
6,362
4.9%
7,744
5.9%
129,677
100.0%
130,531
100.0%
134,421
100.0%
Speaks other language:
Total
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Language spoken at home by SLA
The proportion of English only speaking residents does not vary significantly across the
three SLAs, however the trend over the past decade indicates increases in the proportion
of English speaking residents in the Brunswick and Coburg SLAs. The Brunswick SLA
has the highest proportion of persons who speak English only at home at 58% of
residents, whilst 54% of residents in Moreland Coburg speak English only at home and
51% of residents in Moreland North speak English only at home. The proportion of
people who speak English only at home in Brunswick has increased significantly over the
past ten years from under half of residents (46%) in 1991 to 59% in 2006. The proportion
of persons who speak English at home has increased slightly in the Moreland Coburg
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SLA from 50% in 1996 to 55% in 2006. In comparison, the proportion of residents who
speak English at home in the North SLA has decreased from 56% in 1996 to 51% in
2006.
Figure 22: Language spoken at home by SLA
Language Spoken at Home by SLA, 2006
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
English
Only
Italian
Greek
Arabic
Moreland - North
51.0%
12.7%
3.9%
7.5%
0.9%
Moreland - Coburg
54.3%
13.6%
7.9%
6.6%
Moreland - Brunsw ick
58.6%
9.0%
7.1%
3.4%
Total Moreland Population
54.6%
11.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Mandarin Cantonese
Turkish
Maltese
0.7%
3.3%
1.5%
1.4%
0.5%
1.9%
0.5%
2.3%
1.1%
0.9%
0.3%
1.5%
0.7%
2.1%
0.8%
Moreland City Council, Social Profile 2008
 Language spoken at home by proficiency in English
Persons living in Moreland who were born overseas have a lower proficiency in English
when compared to the MSD and NMR. In Moreland 23% of persons born overseas speak
English only, which is significantly lower than the MSD average (37%). Of those born
overseas who speak a language other than English 55% spoke English ‘very well or
well’, which is higher than the MSD average (48%). However, nearly 22% of residents in
Moreland who were born overseas speak English ‘not well’ or ‘not at all’ which is
notably higher than the MSD average (14%).
Figure 23: Language spoken at home by proficiency in English, 2006
Moreland
Speaks English only
1991- Before
1995
1991
Total
20012006
19962000
Not
stated
2001Total 2006%
1,551
773
483
6,540
479
9,806
MSD
%
%
20.4%
22.6%
37.0%
Speaks other language and speaks English
Very well or Well
4,893
2,506
1,503
14,255
1,024
23,731
64.3%
54.6%
48.1%
Not well or not at all
1,057
373
357
6,998
691
9,476
13.9%
21.8%
13.9%
81
25
15
132
63
314
1.1%
0.7%
0.7%
7,582
3,227
2,358
27,925
2,257
43,327
79.3%
77.1%
62.7%
28
6
3
57
33
127
0.4%
0.3%
0.4%
7,610
3,233
2,361
27,982
2,290
43,454
100%
100%
100%
Not stated (b)
Total
Not stated (c)
Total
* Excludes persons who did not state their birthplace.
(b) Includes persons whose language spoken at home was stated but proficiency in English was not stated.
(c) Includes persons where both language spoken at home and proficiency in English were not stated.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Proficiency in English by age and gender
Across all age groups and gender in Moreland, the proportion of overseas born residents
who speak English only is notably lower than the metropolitan average and significantly
lower in the over 65 years age group. In Moreland:
 85% of males and females under 24 years who were born overseas speak English only
or very well/well;
 90% of males 25-64 years in Moreland speak English only or English very well/well
whilst 89% of females in Moreland speak English only or English very well or well;
 70% of males over 65 years in Moreland speak English only or English very well/
well, which is notably lower than the MSD average (82%); and
 66% of women over 65 years who were born overseas speak English only or
well/very well which is notably less than the metropolitan average (80%).
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Religion
Moreland City Council has a higher proportion of religious affiliation amongst its
residents compared to the MSD. In Moreland 72% of the total population are affiliated
with a religious faith, which is slightly higher than the MSD average (68%). Seventeen
per cent profess to ‘no religion’, which is slightly lower than the MSD average (20%). In
the MSD, Moreland has the seventh highest proportion of residents who profess to a
religious faith (behind Brimbank, Whittlesea, Hume, Greater Dandenong, Manningham
and Melton).
The most common religion in Moreland is Christianity with 61% of residents affiliated
with Christianity and the majority of those are Catholics (37.2%). Moreland has a high
level of followers of the Islamic faith at 8% of the total population compared to 3%
across the MSD.
Whilst the proportion of people practicing Christianity in Moreland has declined over the
past fifteen years (from 74% in 1991 to 60% in 2006), association with other religions
such as Islam and Buddhism have increased, as illustrated in the chart below. Those
belonging to the Islamic faith have increased over the past decade from 6% in 1996 to 8%
in 2006 and Moreland’s proportion of followers is 2.5 times higher than the MSD
average.
Figure 24: Religious affiliation, Moreland 1996-2006
Moreland
1996
2001
Persons % of total
2006
Persons % of total
Persons
% of total
Christianity: Catholic
54882
42.3%
52428
40.2%
49982
37.2%
Christianity: Orthodox
12709
9.8%
12317
9.4%
12071
9.0%
Islam
8033
6.2%
9403
7.2%
10600
7.9%
11417
8.8%
10528
8.1%
9121
6.8%
Christianity: Uniting Church
4286
3.3%
3714
2.8%
3261
2.4%
Buddhism
1590
1.2%
2309
1.8%
2656
2.0%
Christianity: Presb. and Reformed
2903
2.2%
2318
1.8%
1860
1.4%
Christianity: Other Christian (a)
1002
0.8%
1349
1.0%
1623
1.2%
428
0.3%
802
0.6%
1577
1.2%
Christianity: Baptist
1043
0.8%
1045
0.8%
1012
0.8%
Other religions
4039
3.1%
3666
2.8%
3525
2.5%
No Religion (b)
17787
13.7%
17723
13.6%
23001
17.1%
345
0.3%
2581
2.0%
1308
1.0%
9213
7.1%
10346
7.9%
12823
9.5%
129677
100.0%
130529
100.0%
134420
100.0%
Christianity: Anglican
Hinduism
Inadequately described(c)
Not stated
Total
(a) Includes 'Christian, nfd'.
(b) Includes 'No religion nfd', 'Agnosticism', 'Atheism', ' Humanism' and 'Rationalism'.
(c) Includes "Religious belief, nfd'.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Figure 25: Religious affiliation
Religious Affiliation: Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Catholic
Orthodox
Islam
Anglican
Uniting
Church
Buddhism
Presbyterian
& Reformed
No religion
Moreland - 1991
43.3%
10.0%
5.3%
10.2%
3.5%
0.7%
2.7%
10.6%
Moreland - 1996
42.3%
9.8%
6.2%
8.8%
3.3%
0.8%
2.2%
13.7%
Moreland - 2001
40.2%
9.4%
7.2%
8.1%
2.8%
1.8%
1.8%
13.6%
Moreland - 2006
37.2%
9.0%
7.9%
6.8%
2.4%
2.0%
1.4%
17.1%
MSD - 2006
28.4%
6.0%
2.9%
12.0%
4.0%
3.5%
2.3%
20.0%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Religion by SLA
There significant differences between the three Moreland SLAs in terms of religious
affiliation.
The Moreland – North SLA has the greatest proportion of Catholics, Anglicans and those
of the Islamic faith. It also has the highest percentage of Moreland residents who profess
a religious affiliation and the lowest percentage of those who state they have no religion.
The Moreland – Coburg SLA has the highest percentage of residents who state their
religion as Orthodox, as well as high numbers of Catholics.
The Moreland – Brunswick SLA has the highest percentage of residents who state they
have no religion (26.3%). This is significantly higher than the other two SLAs, with
10.4% of Moreland – North residents and 15.4% of Moreland – Coburg stating they have
no religion. Moreland – Brunswick also has significantly lower numbers of Catholics
and Muslims than the other two SLAs.
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Figure 26: Religious Affiliation by SLA
Religious Affiliation by SLA
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Catholic
Orthodox
Islam
Anglican
Uniting
Church
Buddhism
Presbyterian
No religion
& Reformed
Moreland - North
42.1%
6.6%
11.8%
7.7%
2.5%
1.8%
1.8%
10.4%
Moreland - Coburg
39.8%
11.0%
6.9%
6.4%
2.5%
1.4%
1.3%
15.4%
Moreland - Brunswick
27.9%
9.1%
4.4%
6.1%
2.2%
2.8%
1.0%
26.3%
Total Moreland Population
37.2%
9.0%
7.9%
6.8%
2.4%
2.0%
1.4%
17.1%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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New arrivals
According to Department of Immigration and Citizenship data 2467 immigrants initially
settled in Moreland between 1st January 2006 and 31st December 2007. Moreland was
tenth highest of all local government areas, in the total number of new arrivals settling in
2001-02. Of all the new arrivals to Victoria during this period, 3.5% initially settled in
Moreland.
The main countries of birth of new arrivals to Moreland differ from the traditional
migrant groups who have settled in Moreland. A high proportion of new arrivals to
Moreland are born in India, China, Pakistan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Iraq.
The majority (53%) of new arrivals to Moreland arrived under the skilled migration
program, whilst one third (37%) arrived under the family visa category and 7% arrived
under the humanitarian program.
The main languages spoken by new arrivals to Moreland include English (25%), Arabic
(20%), Mandarin (6%), Chinese (4%) and Urdu (3%).
The majority of new arrivals to Moreland were under 30 years old (67%) with most
between 20-29 years (48%). Twenty nine per cent are aged 30-49 years and only one per
cent of new arrivals are aged over 70 years.
Figure 27: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, new arrivals by age
New Arrivals by Age, 2006/07
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
%
0-9yrs
10-19yrs
20-29yrs
30-49yrs
50-69yrs
70yrs+
11.2%
7.9%
47.7%
28.8%
3.1%
0.8%
Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Settlement Database, 2006-7
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Figure 28: DIAC, new arrivals by country of birth, Moreland 2006-7
Country of Birth
no.
% of total
India
483
19.8%
China
349
14.2%
Pakistan
179
7.3%
Lebanon
133
5.4%
Sri Lanka
119
4.8%
Iraq
107
4.3%
Philippines
106
4.3%
United Kingdom
105
4.3%
53
2.2%
Malaysia
Turkey
Other countries
Not stated/ unknown
Total
51
2.1%
779
31.8%
3
0.1%
2,467
100.0%
Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Settlement Database, 1/01/06-31/12/07, data extracted on 9th
September 2008.
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Family and households data
The total number of dwellings in Moreland has increased to 59,291 in 2006 from 56,450
in 2001. Of these dwellings, 92.7% (54,964) were occupied private dwellings, 7.2%
(4,267) were unoccupied private dwellings and 60 (0.1%) were non-private dwellings.
The total number of private dwellings in Moreland has increased to 59,231 in 2006,
which represents an increase of 2,860 dwellings over the past 5 years or 5.1%.
There were 2,089,494 dwellings counted in Victoria, an increase of 8.9% (170,911
dwellings) since 2001. Of these dwellings, 89.5% (1,869,384) are occupied private
dwellings, 10.3% (215,728) are unoccupied private dwellings and 0.2% (4,340) are nonprivate dwellings.
The total number of dwellings in Moreland is fairly evenly spread throughout the
municipality with 19,887 dwellings in the Moreland Brunswick SLA, 20,106 in the
Moreland Coburg SLA and 19,301 in the Moreland North SLA. Over the past five years
the greatest increase in the number of private dwellings occurred in the Moreland North
SLA in which there were 1,192 additional dwellings recorded from 2001-2006 whilst
there were 1,007 additional dwellings in Moreland Brunswick and 724 additional
dwellings in Moreland Coburg.
Figure 29: Dwellings by dwelling type (private/non-private) MCC, 1996-2006
MCC
Private Dwelling: occupied
Private Dwelling: unoccupied
Total Private Dwellings
Non-private dwellings
Total dwellings in MCC
Change 1996- % Change
2006 2006
1996-2006
1996
2001
50,272
52,391
54,964
4,692
3,744
3,980
4,267
523
54,016
56,371
59,231
5,215
+9.7%
78
79
60
-18
-23.1%
54,094
56,450
59,291
5,197
+9.6%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Household size
There has been an increase in the number of dwellings in Moreland, and while the
population has increased, the mean household size is decreasing. These trends indicate
that the number of lone person households is increasing, as is the number of small
households. The mean households size in Moreland is lower than the metropolitan
average at 2.3 persons compared with 2.7 persons across the MSD. The mean household
size in Moreland has decreased over the past ten years from 2.6 persons in 1996 to 2.3
persons in 2006.
The mean households size varies across Moreland SLAs with households significantly
smaller in the south. Moreland Coburg and Moreland North both have a mean household
size of 2.6 persons whilst Moreland Brunswick has a smaller household size at 2.2
persons.
Figure 30: Mean Household Size by Suburb in Moreland, 1996-2006
Mean household size
Brunswick
Brunswick East
Brunswick West
Coburg
Coburg North
Fawkner
Glenroy
Gowanbrae
Hadfield
Oak Park
Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale South
Moreland
1996
2.4
2.4
2.2
2.7
2.6
2.8
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.6
2.6
2001
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.6
2.5
2.7
2.6
3.0
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.5
2.5
2006
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.6
2.4
2.8
2.6
3.0
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.6
2.3
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Dwelling structure
Moreland has a lower proportion of separate houses when compared to the MSD. The
proportion of separate houses in Moreland has decreased over the past fifteen years from
representing three quarters (75%) of all occupied private dwellings in 1991 to 67% of all
occupied private dwellings in 2006. The proportion of flats, units or apartments has
increased during the same period to 19% whilst the proportion of semi-detached, row or
terrace, townhouses has increased also to 14% of the total number of occupied private
dwellings.
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Figure 31: Dwelling structure
Dw elling Structure (occupied private dw ellings) 1991-2006
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Separate house
Flat, unit or apartment
Semi-detached, row or
terrace, tow nhouse
Moreland - 1991
75%
15%
8%
Moreland - 1996
72%
17%
9%
Moreland - 2001
71%
17%
11%
Moreland - 2006
67%
19%
14%
MSD - 2006
73%
15%
11%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Dwelling structure by SLA
The structure of dwellings varies considerably across the municipality with significantly
less separate housing stock in the Brunswick SLA (47%) compared to the Moreland
North SLA (79%) and the Moreland Coburg SLA (79%). Across the whole municipality
the proportion of separate dwellings has decreased over the past fifteen years whilst the
proportion of semi detached, row or terrace houses and townhouse has been increasing,
as has the proportion of flats, units or apartments.
Overall not much change in dwelling structure has occurred in the Brunswick SLA over
the past fifteen years with only a slight increase in the flats, units or apartments (1991 28%, 2006 - 31%) recorded, slight increases noted in the proportion of semi-detached,
row or terrace and town houses (1991 - 17%, 2006 - 21%) and a decrease in separate
houses (1991 - 54%, 47% - 2006).
Changes in the dwelling structure in the Moreland Coburg SLA are similar to what is
occurring in the Moreland Brunswick SLA with increases in the number of unit, flats and
apartments (1991 - 5%, 2006 - 10%) and semi-detached, row or town houses (1991 - 5%,
2006 - 11%). There has been a slight decrease in the proportion of separate houses (1991
- 85%, 2006 - 79%) in the Moreland Coburg SLA.
In contrast the proportion of row, terrace or town houses in the Moreland North SLA has
increased significantly, showing a threefold increase over the past fifteen years (1991 3%, 2006 - 9%) whilst the proportion of separate houses has decreased (1991 - 86%,
2001 - 79%) and the proportion of flats, units or apartments has increased slightly from
11% in 1991 to 12% in 2006.
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Figure 32: Dwelling structure, Moreland SLAs 2006
MorelandCoburg SLA
MorelandBrunswick
SLA
MorelandNorth SLA
Moreland
Total
MSD
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
Separate house
78.9%
46.7%
78.7%
67.2%
73.1%
Semi-detached, row or terrace,
townhouse
10.7%
21.2%
8.9%
13.6%
11.3%
Flat, unit, apartment
9.8%
31.2%
12.2%
18.5%
15.1%
Other dwelling
0.6%
0.9%
0.3%
0.7%
0.5%
Not stated
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Total
*OPD- occupied private dwellings. Calculations are based on proportion of total occupied private dwellings.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Figure 33: Dwelling Structure by SLA
Dw elling structure by SLA, 2006
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Semi-detached, row or
terrace, tow nhouse
Separate house
Flat, unit or apartment
Moreland - North
79%
12%
9%
Moreland - Coburg
79%
10%
11%
Moreland - Brunsw ick
47%
31%
21%
Total Moreland Population
67%
19%
14%
For further information on dwellings, development and property prices in the
municipality please refer to the Moreland Economic Profile 2008, which can be found on
the Moreland City Council website: www.moreland.vic.gov.au
Housing tenure
Housing tenure in Moreland varies significantly across the municipality and differs from
the MSD average. Moreland has a higher proportion of dwellings that are fully owned but
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a significantly lower proportion of dwellings being purchased. In addition Moreland has a
higher proportion of rented dwellings especially in the southern end of the municipality.
 Dwellings fully owned
Moreland has traditionally had a high proportion of occupied private dwellings that are
fully owned and this trend has continued in 2006. Thirty-six per cent of households in
Moreland are fully owned compared to a lower 33% in the MSD in 2006. The proportion
of dwellings fully owned in Moreland has decreased significantly over the past ten years
however it is still slightly higher than the MSD proportion. The most dramatic decline
has occurred in the past five years between 2001 and 2006, decreasing from 45% to 36%
during this period. Housing tenure differs significantly across the municipality with more
dwellings fully owned in the northern end of the municipality (North SLA 43%)
compared to the Coburg SLA (40%) and the Brunswick SLA (26%). However, the
Moreland North - SLA and Moreland – Coburg SLA have shown the greatest decline
between 2001 and 2006, both decreasing by 10% for fully owned dwellings.
 Dwellings being purchased
In contrast, the proportion of dwellings being purchased in Moreland is notably lower
than the proportion in the MSD with 26% of dwellings in Moreland being purchased
compared to 35% in the MSD. Despite the proportion of dwellings being purchased in
Moreland being low, there has been a 7% increase in this proportion over the past five
years. There is no significant difference between the proportions of dwelling being
purchased in the three SLAs of Moreland.
The median monthly housing repayment in Moreland is slightly higher than the median
monthly housing repayment in the MSD at $1,346 per month compared to $1,300 in the
MSD. The Moreland median monthly house repayment has increased by $416 per month
since 2001.
 Dwellings rented
Moreland has a high proportion of private dwellings rented with 29% of households in
Moreland rented compared to 25% in the MSD. 1,421 rented dwellings in Moreland were
being rented from the State Housing Authority. The proportion of dwellings rented in
Moreland has remained relatively stable over the past fifteen years however there is a
significant difference in the proportion of rented dwellings in each SLA. Forty-two per
cent of dwellings in the Brunswick SLA are rented, which is almost double the
proportion of dwelling rented in the Coburg SLA (24%) and the Northern SLA (22%).
The median weekly rent in Moreland increased from $162 per week in 2001 to $196 in
2006. The median weekly rent in Moreland is similar to the median weekly rent in the
MSD ($200).
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Figure 34: Housing tenure
Housing Tenure (occupied private dw ellings) 1991-2006
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Fully ow ned
Being purchased
Rented
Moreland - 1991
47%
19%
27%
Moreland -1996
48%
19%
27%
Moreland - 2001
45%
19%
28%
Moreland - 2006
36%
26%
29%
MSD - 2006
33%
35%
25%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Figure 35: Housing tenure by SLA
Housing Tenure by SLA, 2006
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Fully ow ned
Being purchased
Rented
Moreland - North
43%
27%
22%
Moreland - Coburg
40%
29%
24%
Moreland - Brunsw ick
26%
23%
42%
Total Moreland Population
36%
26%
29%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Family type
Overall in Australia there have been substantial changes in family structure in the last 30
years. The ABS reports “while the proportion of couples with children and couples
without children living with them have remained relatively stable over time, the
proportion of lone parent families and lone person households have increased. Two of the
factors which may be contributing to these changes are the ageing of the population and
divorce.”35
The proportion of family households in Moreland has decreased over the past ten years
from 70% in 1991 to 62% in 200636. In comparison to the MSD, Moreland has a notably
lower proportion of family households in 2006 at 62% compared to 69% in the MSD.
In Moreland there is great difference between the proportion of family households across
the three SLAs with over two-thirds of households in Moreland North (68%) and
Moreland Coburg (67%) family households, compared to a significantly lower 51% in
Moreland Brunswick. However, the proportion of family households has decreased
across all Moreland SLAs since 2006.
Figure 36: Family types
Family Types: Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
family
households
couple w /o
children
couple w
children
single parent
households
lone person
households
group
households
Moreland - 1991
70.3%
23.3%
35.1%
9.8%
22.0%
5.9%
Moreland -1996
68.1%
23.5%
31.8%
10.7%
25.7%
5.3%
Moreland - 2001
65.1%
23.5%
28.7%
10.6%
26.5%
6.0%
Moreland - 2006
62.1%
23.3%
27.4%
10.5%
26.7%
6.7%
MSD - 2006
68.6%
23.8%
33.9%
5.5%
22.7%
4.3%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
35
ABS Census of Population & Housing, Selected Social & Housing Characteristic, cat no. 2015, 2002
The proportion of family households is calculated as a proportion of the total number of families living in occupied private
dwellings.
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 Couple families without children
In Australia the proportion of couple families without children has increased and the ABS
suggest this increase is “partly due to the ageing of the population, as the oldest of the
baby boomers are in their mid fifties and are likely to become ‘empty nesters’ as their
children leave home and in the younger age groups, this increase can be attributed to the
trends of remaining childless or having children later in life.” 37 In 2006 in Moreland the
proportion of couple families without children declined by 0.2% and stands at 23% of
households and is slightly below the proportion in the MSD (24%).
There are slight differences in the proportion of couple families without children
households in Moreland with the highest proportion in the Moreland North SLA (24%)
followed by Moreland Coburg (22%) and then Moreland Brunswick (22%).
 Couple families with children
The proportion of couple families with children has decreased significantly over the past
ten years in Australia. In Moreland the proportion of couples with children has decreased
from 35% of all households in 1991 to 27% of all households in 2006. The proportion of
couple families with children in Moreland is significantly lower than the MSD average
(33%).
Across Moreland there is a significant difference in the proportion of couple families
with children households in the three SLAs. Nearly one third of households in the
Moreland Coburg SLA (32%) are couple families with children, and 30% in Moreland
North whilst there is a significantly lower proportion in the Moreland Brunswick SLA, in
which only 20% of households are couple families with children households.
 One parent households
There has been a steady increase in the number of one-parent households in Australia,
which the ABS attributes to the steady rise in the proportion of divorced people over the
past three decades. However in 2006 the proportion of one-parent family households in
Moreland has decreased to 10%, down from 11% in 2001 and is the same as the
proportion in the MSD (10%).
In Moreland there is a significantly lower proportion of one parent households in the
Moreland Brunswick SLA with only 7% of households comprising a one parent family
compared to a higher 11% in the Moreland Coburg SLA and a higher still 13% in the
Moreland North SLA.
37
Ibid.
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
Lone person households
There has also been a significant increase in the proportion of lone person households in
Australia. The ABS indicates that while older people are more likely to be living alone
than in the past, more young people are also more likely to be living alone, which they
suggest is one indicator of social change in Australia.
The proportion of lone person households in Moreland has increased notably over the
past ten years to 27% of all occupied private dwellings in 2006 compared to 23% in the
MSD. In 1991 22% of households were lone person households compared to 27% in
2006 in Moreland.
There is a significant difference in the proportion of lone person households across the
municipality with almost one third (30%) of households in the Moreland Brunswick SLA
lone person households compared to 26% in the Moreland North and 25% in the
Moreland Coburg SLA.
Group households
The proportion of group households in Moreland is fairly high at 7% of households
compared to 4% of households in the MSD. The proportion of group households in the
Brunswick SLA (13%) is almost three times the proportion in the Coburg SLA (5%) and
four times (3%) the proportion in the North SLA
Figure 37: Family type and households type, Moreland SLAs 2006
MorelandBrunswick
SLA
MorelandCoburg SLA
MorelandNorth SLA
Moreland
Total
MSD
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
% of total
OPD*
Family households
50.9
66.7
67.5
61.7
68.1
Couple without children
21.8
22.3
23.5
22.5
22.9
19.5
31.7
30.0
27.1
33.4
Single parent households
7.3
10.8
12.5
10.2
10.4
Lone person households
29.7
24.5
25.6
26.6
22.6
Group households
12.6
4.6
2.7
6.6
4.2
Couple with children
*OPD- occupied private dwellings. Calculations are based on proportion of total occupied private dwellings.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Fertility rate38
The total fertility rate is the sum of age-specific fertility rates (live births at each age of
mother per 1,000 female population of that age). It represents the number of children a
woman would bear over her lifetime if she experienced current age-specific fertility rates
at each age of her reproductive life.
In 2006, the total fertility rate for the MSD was 2.1 while the fertility rate for Moreland
was 2.2. In 2000 the fertility rate in Moreland was slightly below the MSD average (1.8
for Moreland compared with 1.9 for the MSD). In 2005, Moreland’s fertility rate
equalled the MSD at 2.0, until it surpassed the MSD average in 2006.
Marital status
The changes in Moreland resident’s marital status are similar to the changes in marital
status throughout Australia. In Moreland over the past decade there has been a decline in
the proportion of married residents and an increase in the proportion of residents never
married, whilst the proportion of residents divorced or separated has remained the same.
Marital status is closely linked to the age profile of an area. Areas with a young
population profile is more likely to have a higher proportion of residents never married
whilst areas with an older age profile are more likely to have lower proportion of married
residents and higher proportion of widowed residents.
 Married residents
The proportion of Moreland residents aged over 15 years who are married has declined
notably over the past fifteen years from 53% in 1991 to 44% in 2006. Moreland has a
lower proportion of residents over 15 years who are married when compared to the MSD
(49%). The proportion of people who are married varies across the municipality with
over half of residents in the Moreland North SLA married (50%) compared to 48% of
Moreland Coburg residents and a significantly lower 33% of Moreland Brunswick
residents.
Over the past decade there has been a significant drop in the proportion of residents
married in the Brunswick SLA from 45% in 1991 to 33% in 2006. In addition the
proportion of residents married in the Coburg and North SLA has also declined although
by not as much from 56% in Coburg in 1991 to 48% in 2006 and from 57% in 1991 in
the Moreland North SLA to 50% in 2006.
 Divorced or separated residents
The proportion of residents who have separated or divorced from their partners has
remained fairly stable at 10% and is the same as the MSD average. The proportion of
residents who are separated or divorced is fairly even across the municipality with no
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major differences between each SLA. Over the past decade the proportion of residents
divorced or separated in each SLA has increased but only slightly.
 Residents never married
The proportion of residents who have never married in Moreland has been steadily
increasing over the past ten years from 33% in 1991 to 39% in 2006. Almost half of
residents in the Moreland Brunswick SLA have never married (52%) which is
significantly higher than the proportion of residents never married in the Coburg SLA
(34%) and the Moreland North SLA (28%).
Over the past decade the proportion of residents in each SLA who have never married has
increased significantly in the Brunswick SLA from 40% in 1991 to 52% in 2006 and only
slightly in the Coburg SLA from 30% 1991 to 36% in 2006, and in the Moreland North
SLA from 29% in 1991 to 30% in 2006.
Figure 38: Marital status
Marital Status: persons over 15 years, Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widow ed
Never Married
Moreland - 1991
53%
3%
5%
7%
33%
Moreland -1996
49%
3%
6%
8%
34%
Moreland - 2001
46%
3%
7%
8%
37%
Moreland - 2006
44%
3%
7%
7%
39%
MSD - 2006
49%
3%
7%
6%
35%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Figure 39: Marital status by SLA
Marital Status by SLA, 2006
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widow ed
Never Married
Moreland - North
50.2%
3.6%
6.9%
9.4%
30.0%
Moreland - Coburg
47.9%
2.6%
6.8%
7.1%
35.6%
Moreland - Brunsw ick
33.4%
2.4%
7.2%
4.8%
52.3%
44%
3%
7%
7%
39%
Total Moreland Population
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Social Marital Status
The proportion of Moreland residents living in a de facto marriage has nearly doubled
over the last ten years, from 4.4% in 1996 to 8.1% in 2006. The proportion of de facto
marriages and residents who are not married in Moreland is slightly higher than the
MSD, while the proportion of registered marriages in Moreland is lower than that of the
MSD.
Figure 40: Social Marital Status
Social Marital Status: Moreland 1996-2006 & MSD 2006
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Moreland -1996
Moreland - 2001
Moreland - 2006
MSD - 2006
Not married
46.0%
47.1%
47.2%
42.5%
Registered marriage
49.6%
46.5%
44.6%
49.9%
de facto marriage
4.4%
6.3%
8.1%
7.6%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Mobility
Overall in Moreland 58% of residents are living in the same address as they had been five
years ago, which is similar to the MSD average.
As the chart below illustrates Brunswick SLA residents are more mobile than other
residents in Moreland and people in the MSD. Under half (47%) of residents in the
Brunswick SLA lived in the Brunswick SLA five years ago whilst nearly one third were
living elsewhere and 10% lived overseas. Both Coburg and Moreland North’s population
are fairly stable with just over 60% of residents living in the same address that they had
five years ago which is slightly higher than the MSD average.
Figure 41: Mobility (5 years) of residents
Mobility of residents: Moreland, SLAs & MSD 2006
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
same address as 2001
living elsew here
overseas
Moreland - North
62.7%
17.8%
4.7%
Moreland - Coburg
63.4%
19.1%
5.0%
Moreland - Brunsw ick
47.3%
28.2%
10.2%
Total Moreland
58.2%
21.5%
6.5%
MSD
56.8%
21.7%
5.7%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006

Mobility (1 year) by age in Moreland
Young people are more mobile than older residents. Seventy-five per cent of young
people in Moreland aged 0-24 years were living in the same address they had been one
year ago whilst 15% had been living elsewhere. Young adults aged 25-34 years in
Moreland were the most mobile with almost one quarter having moved over the past
year.
When looking at the data by SLA it appears that young people aged less than 35 years
living in the Brunswick SLA are significantly more likely to have moved over the last
twelve months with almost 25% of this age group moved over the past year compared to
approximately 15% of young people living in the Coburg and 14% in Moreland North.
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Employment, education, income, industry and occupation
Employment39
The total number of people in the workforce in Moreland decreased between 1991 and
2001, but has since increased from 59,951 people in 2001 to 63,585 people in 2006. Of
those who are in the labour force, 59,734 were employed at the time of the 2006 Census.
Of those who were employed in Moreland nearly two thirds were employed full time and
nearly 30% were employed part time, which is similar to the MSD average. As the table
below indicates there has been a shift in employment patterns in Moreland with a higher
proportion working part time in 2006 compared to 1991 data.
Figure 42: Employment status, Moreland 1991-2006
Year
1991
1996
2001
2006
Employed Part
time
22.6%
27.7%
30.4%
28.8%
Employed Full
Time
71.5%
69.8%
66.3%
64.7%
Employed Not
Stated
5.9%
2.6%
3.3%
6.5%
Total
100%
100%
100%
100%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Employment by gender
In Moreland women are more likely to be working part time than men with 39% of
employed women working part time compared to 20% of employed men. Further almost
half of women in Moreland were not in the labour force (43%). In comparison 30% of
men over 15 years in Moreland were not in the labour force.
The labour force participation rate was 62% for males and 51% for females meaning a
significant lower proportion of women are in the workforce in Moreland. The labour
force participation rate for males was the same as the 2001 Census rate however
participation had increased slightly for females.
 Employment by age
People were most likely to be in the labour force between 20-54 years old in Moreland
with over half of all persons in these age groups in the labour force. Labour force
participation for this age group was between 76% (25-34 year olds) and 73% (45-54 year
olds). After 54 years the labour force participation rate drops to 45% as people retire.
However the labour force participation rate for this older age group has increased
significantly since the previous census, from 34.9% in 2001 to 45.3% in 2006, meaning
that people are staying in the workforce longer.
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A smaller proportion of 15-19 year olds in Moreland were in the labour force compared
to 2001 census figures. Forty-one per cent of people aged 15-19 year in Moreland were in
the labour force in 2006, compared to 44% in 2001.
Figure 43: Employment status by age, MCC 2006
Moreland 2006
Employed
Years
Fulltime
%
Parttime
%
Not
stated
Total
Not in % not
the
in
Total % in
labour labour labour labour Not
force
force
force
force stated
Total
15-19
544
25.7%
1,664
68.2%
174
2,476
2,941
41.4%
3,702
52.2%
453
20-24
3,599
57.6%
2,731
38.0%
293
6,847
7,600
71.1%
2,237
20.9%
849 10,686
25-34
13,114
73.1%
3,994
24.4%
438 18,227 19,310
77.7%
3,908
15.7%
1,631 24,849
35-44
10,598
68.3%
4,155
28.7%
362 15,657 16,364
75.9%
3,984
18.5%
1,205 21,553
45-54
7,450
70.7%
2,846
26.3%
315 10,944 11,469
73.3%
3,286
20.9%
900 15,655
55-64
2,972
64.3%
1,429
32.0%
139
4,730
5,023
45.3%
5,329
48.0%
741 11,093
350
42.3%
400
44.6%
54
852
873
3.9% 19,090
84.8%
2,549 22,512
66.3% 17,219
30.4%
1,775 59,733 63,580
56.1% 41,536
36.6%
8,328 113,444
65 +
Total
38,627
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Unemployment
Unemployment in Moreland has historically been a significant issue, particularly for
young and mature people. Moreland has consistently had a higher unemployment rate
when compared to MSD averages. Females in Moreland have a lower unemployment rate
than men with 5.4% of females over 15 years in Moreland unemployed compared to
6.6% of men.
The unemployment rate in Moreland has decreased over the past fifteen years from
15.1% in 1991 to 6.0% in 2006, however the unemployment rate in Moreland in 2006 is
still slightly higher than the MSD average of 5.4%. As the chart below illustrates the
unemployment rate in Moreland is higher than the MSD rate across all age groups.
However, Moreland’s unemployment rate has decreased significantly since 2001.
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Figure 44: Unemployment by age
Unemployment rate by Age, Moreland 2001-2006 & MSD 2006
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
15-19yrs
20-24yrs
25-34yrs
35-44yrs
44-54yrs
55-64yrs
65yrs+
Total
Moreland - 2001
20.1%
12.6%
7.8%
7.1%
6.4%
8.6%
4.7%
8.7%
Moreland - 2006
15.8%
9.9%
5.6%
4.3%
4.6%
5.8%
2.4%
6.1%
MSD - 2006
14.4%
8.9%
5.0%
4.2%
3.7%
4.0%
2.1%
5.3%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Of those who were unemployed most were looking for full time work (63%) whilst 37%
were looking for part time work. Females in Moreland were more likely to be looking for
part time work with 50% of unemployed females looking for part time work compared to
28% of males. Younger (15-19 years) and older (65-74 years) residents were the age
groups with the highest proportions looking for part time work. However, females of all
ages were much more likely to be looking for part time work.
 Unemployment by SLA
Unemployment was highest in the Moreland North SLA at 6.0%. The unemployment
rate in the Moreland Coburg SLA and Moreland Brunswick SLA was slightly lower at
5.0% and 5.2% respectively. Over the past decade there has been a significant decrease in
the unemployment rate in all Moreland SLAs. The unemployment rate is now one-third
of the 1991 rate in the Moreland Coburg SLA and the Moreland Brunswick SLA.
Unemployment rates have decreased from 16.9% in 1991 to 5.2% in 2006 for Moreland
Brunswick and from 14.9% in 1991 to 5.0% in 2006 for Moreland Coburg. The drop in
the unemployment rate has been less significant in the Moreland North SLA, dropping
from 13.5% in 1991 to 6.0% in 2006.
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Household income and individual income
The median individual income of people in Moreland is $413 per week. Moreland
residents have a notably lower median individual weekly income compared to the MSD
where the median is $481 per week.
The median individual weekly income varies across the municipality with the individual
weekly income notably higher in the Brunswick SLA $503 compared to a lower $418 in
the Moreland Coburg SLA and a significantly below average $351 in the Moreland North
SLA.
The median household income in Moreland is $931 per week. This is lower than the
MSD median income, which is $1,079.
Figure 45: Weekly individual income, MCC and MSD 2006
Weekly inidividual income: persons over 15 years, Moreland & MSD, 2006
20%
18%
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Negativ
e/Nil
$1-149
income
$150249
$250399
$400599
$600799
$800999
$1,000- $1,300- $1,600$2,000+
1,299
1,599
1,999
Moreland - 2006
7.1%
6.8%
17.2%
13.1%
12.4%
9.8%
7.9%
7.7%
3.8%
2.1%
2.1%
MSD - 2006
8.1%
7.4%
13.2%
11.6%
12.9%
10.6%
8.4%
8.0%
4.2%
2.6%
3.9%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Benefit recipients
Overall there were 48,824 Centrelink payments made to Moreland residents as of
October 2008. However this does not mean that 75,332 residents received Centrelink
payments as many people could be in receipt of multiple payments, for example, rent
assistance and Newstart.
As the chart below illustrates more than 40% of payments in Moreland are age pension
payments. Approximately 17% of payments are rent assistance payments, 14% are
Disability Support pensions whilst 7% are Newstart Allowance payments.
Figure 46: Centrelink Payment type, persons in Moreland, October 2008
Payments
Age Pension
Austudy Payment
Carer Payment
Disability Support Pension
Newstart Allowance
NSS Mature Age Allowance
Parenting Payment Partnered
Parenting Payment Single
Partner Allowance
Rent Assistance
Sickness Allowance
Special Benefit
Widow Allowance
Widow B Pension
Wife Pension (Age)
Wife Pension (DSP)
Youth Allowance
Total
Total
% of total
20823
457
1581
6782
3330
<20
1548
1949
273
8062
82
69
278
<20
174
213
3183
48824
42.7%
0.9%
3.2%
13.9%
6.8%
0%
3.2%
4.0%
0.6%
16.5%
0.2%
0.1%
0.6%
0%
0.4%
0.4%
6.5%
100.0%
* Note any cells containing less than 20 is represented as <20 for confidentiality reasons therefore exact numbers are generally not
available. Where totals are required those cells containing <20 will be counted as 10.
** Data is collected via postcodes. Only a very small part of postcode 3068 is included in the Moreland LGA. Therefore data from
postcode 3068, which corresponds to Fitzroy North, have been excluded from this table.
Source: Centrelink Knowledge Desk, Quarter 3 data 2008.
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Disadvantage
The Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage has “….been constructed so that
relatively disadvantaged areas (such as areas with many low income earners) have low
index values.
The Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage is derived from attributes such as
low income, low educational attainment, high unemployment, jobs in relatively unskilled
occupations and variables that reflect disadvantage (e.g. figures for Indigenous residents,
Separated/Divorced etc).
High scores on the SEIFA Index occur when the area has few families of low income and
few people with little training and in unskilled occupations. Low scores on the Index
indicate occur when the area has many low-income families or people with little training
and in unskilled occupations. It is important to understand that a high score reflects a
lack of disadvantage, rather than high advantage.
To maintain consistency with other indexes, the higher an area’s index value for the
Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage, the less disadvantage that area is compared with
other areas. For example, and area that has a Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage
Index value of 1200 is less disadvantaged than an area with an index value of 900.”40
According to the 2006 SEIFA indexes, Moreland is the seventh most disadvantaged
municipality within the MSD, behind Greater Dandenong, Brimbank, Maribyrnong,
Hume, Darebin and Whittlesea. However, as the table below illustrates, there are
significant differences in relative disadvantage between suburbs within Moreland.
Figure 47: SEIFA index of disadvantage for Moreland, 2006
Suburb
2006 SEIFA Index of Disadvantage
Fawkner
905.7
Glenroy
922.6
Hadfield
937.0
Coburg North
945.3
City of Moreland
987.1
Coburg
995.5
Brunswick West
1004.8
Pascoe Vale
1004.9
Brunswick
1021.7
Brunswick East
1031.8
Oak Park
1032.1
Pascoe Vale South
1038.3
Gowanbrae
1075.2
40
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006, Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA 2006) car. No. 2033.0.55.001.
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Education
There are 296 schools in the NMR of which 67% are government schools, 25% are
Catholic and 8% are independent. In the NMR there are 210 primary schools, 20 primarysecondary schools, 51 secondary, 10 special schools and 1 language school. 41
In 2001 there were 16,175 full time students being educated in City of Moreland in 48
schools of which 60% (or 29 schools) are government schools and 40% are nongovernment schools.
For further information on education and employment please refer to the Moreland
Economic Profile 2003 which can be found on the Moreland City Council website:
www.moreland.vic.gov.au
 Education institution attending
There were just over 1,900 children Moreland attending pre-school in 2006 whilst 8,486
children were attending primary school and 6,502 young people were attending
secondary school. Moreland has a higher proportion of students attending Catholic
schools (both primary and secondary) with 35% of primary school students in Moreland
attending a Catholic school compared to 23% across the MSD. Also Moreland has a
higher proportion of people attending a Catholic secondary college with 30% of
secondary students living in Moreland attending a Catholic school compared to 23%
across the MSD.
Figure 48: Educational institutional attending, MCC and MSD 2006
2006
MCC
Pre-school
Infants/Primary:
Government
Catholic
Other Non Government
Total
Secondary:
Government
Catholic
Other Non Government
Total
People
1,933
% of total
% of total
4,743
2,935
808
8,486
55.9%
34.6%
9.5%
100.0%
66.2%
22.6%
11.2%
100.0%
3,763
1,938
801
6,502
57.9%
29.8%
12.3%
100.0%
55.5%
23.0%
21.5%
100.0%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
41
MSD
DEET, Summary Statistics Victorian Schools, Feb 2002
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 Year 12 retention
Moreland has a considerably below average level of Year 7 students who remain at
school until Year 12. Moreland’s current retention rate42 is 10% below the metropolitan
average at 73% compared with 83% for all metropolitan regions. Retention rates in
Moreland have increased slightly from 71% in 2005 to 73% in 2008.
Figure 49: Year 12 retention rates
Aggregate apparent retention rate for government secondary schools in Moreland,
2004-2008
90.0
Apparent retention rate (%)
85.0
80.0
75.0
70.0
65.0
60.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
Moreland
71.4
73.7
70
73.3
Metropolitan Melbourne
86.2
85.1
85.3
83.3
Year
Source: Calculated from Victorian Department of Education and Training, Summary Statistics Victorian Schools
Source: Department of Education, Employment and Training, Summary Statistics Victorian Schools, July 2008.
 Qualifications
People in Moreland are becoming better educated. The proportion of residents in
Moreland who have non-school qualifications is increasing with many more residents in
2006 having completed a non-school qualification compared to 1991 data (22%
compared to 40% in 2006). According to 2006 census data two in five Moreland
residents over 15 years olds have a non-school qualification. The proportion of residents
with non-school qualifications in Moreland has increased notably over the past five years
from 33% to 40% of residents (over 15 years).
The proportion of people over 15 years in Moreland with a non-school qualification is
similar to the MSD average. However, for the first time, Moreland has recorded a higher
42
As students often attend schools outside the LGA in which they live, accurate retention rates cannot be calculated by
LGA. Year 12 enrolments are calculated as a percentage of Year 10 enrolments earlier. The rate is influenced by
factors, such as transfer of students between education sectors (government and non-government) or schools, students
repeating year levels, students returning to school after a break from study, and interstate and overseas migration.
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proportion of residents who have completed postgraduate degrees, graduate diplomas or
certificates and bachelor degrees than the MSD. 4% of the Moreland population have
completed a post-graduate degree, 3% completed a graduate diploma or graduate
certificate, 6% completed a diploma, 15% completed a bachelor degree and 12%
completed a certificate.
Figure 50: Non-school qualifications
Non-school Qualifications: Moreland 1991-2006 & MSD 2006
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Postgraduate Grad dip/grad
degree
cert
Bachelor
degree
Diploma
Certificate
No non-school
qualifications
5.9%
3.4%
10.4%
65.1%
Moreland - 1991
0.8%
1.3%
Moreland -1996
1.3%
1.9%
8.5%
4.7%
10.1%
61.1%
Moreland - 2001
2.1%
2.1%
11.8%
5.2%
11.6%
55.7%
Moreland - 2006
3.9%
2.5%
15.1%
6.3%
11.8%
47.3%
MSD - 2006
3.3%
2.0%
14.3%
7.7%
14.1%
45.8%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Qualifications by SLA
The levels of education across the municipality have increased over the past fifteen years
however the level of this increase is significantly different. The proportion of residents in
the Brunswick SLA with a qualification is significantly higher than the proportion in the
Coburg and Northern SLA. Fifty-one per cent of Moreland Brunswick residents over 15
years old have non-school qualifications compared to 40% in Moreland Coburg and 31%
in Moreland North. Conversely the proportion of residents in the Brunswick SLA without
qualifications is significantly lower than the proportion of residents in the Coburg SLA
and in particular the North SLA where 69% of residents do not have non-school
qualifications.
The proportion of residents with a postgraduate degree or diploma has increased across
all three SLAs. The proportion of residents in the Brunswick SLA with a postgraduate
degree has more than doubled over the past fifteen years and is four times the proportion
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of residents in the North SLA with a post graduate degree and double that of the Coburg
SLA.
The proportion of residents with a bachelor degree has nearly trebled in the Moreland
North and Coburg SLAs since 1991 however the proportion in the Brunswick SLA
remains higher than the proportion in the Coburg and North SLA, with nearly one-quarter
of Brunswick residents holding a bachelor degree.
The proportion of residents in the North SLA with an advanced diploma or certificate is
higher than the proportion of residents with this qualification Brunswick and Coburg
SLAs.
Figure 51: Non-school qualifications by SLA
Non school qualifications: Moreland SLAs - 1991, 2001 & 2006
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Brunsw ick Brunsw ick Brunsw ick
1991
2001
2006
Coburg
1991
Coburg
2001
Coburg
2006
North 1991 North 2001 North 2006
postgrad/ grad dip/ grad cert
3.7%
7.7%
11.1%
1.7%
3.8%
5.9%
0.9%
1.5%
2.6%
bachelor degree
10.3%
18.7%
23.4%
4.9%
10.9%
14.2%
3.0%
6.2%
8.2%
adv dip/ cert
12.2%
15.6%
15.5%
13.8%
17.0%
19.1%
15.4%
17.7%
19.7%
no qualification
73.8%
58.1%
48.9%
79.7%
68.2%
59.7%
80.7%
74.6%
68.5%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
 Field of study
There is a great difference between the field of study of males and female with nonschool qualifications in Moreland as the table below illustrates. Males are significantly
more likely to have engineering and related technologies, information technologies,
architecture and building qualifications compared to women in Moreland. In addition
there are a significantly higher proportion of females in Moreland with qualifications in
health, education and society and culture.
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Figure 52: Field of study by sex, MCC, 2006
Males
Females
Persons
Persons
% of
total
Persons
% of
total
Persons
% of
total
Natural and Physical Sciences
1,112
3.7%
1,185
4.0%
2,297
3.8%
Information Technology
1,870
6.2%
586
2.0%
2,456
4.1%
Engineering and Related Technologies
6,794
22.5%
838
2.8%
7,632
12.7%
Architecture and Building
2,159
7.2%
316
1.1%
2,475
4.1%
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
428
1.4%
252
0.9%
680
1.1%
Health
905
3.0%
2,950
10.0%
3,855
6.4%
Education
1,169
3.9%
3,161
10.1%
4,330
7.2%
Management and Commerce
3,866
12.8%
4,989
16.8%
8,855
14.8%
Society and Culture
2,308
7.7%
4,574
15.4%
6,882
11.5%
Creative Arts
1,416
4.7%
1,921
6.5%
3,337
5.6%
942
3.1%
1,490
5.0%
2,432
4.1%
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Mixed Field Programmes
48
0.2%
49
0.2%
61
0.2%
464
1.5%
641
2.2%
1,105
1.9%
6,698
22.2%
6,712
22.6%
13,410
22.4%
30,179
100.0%
29,664
100.0%
59,843
100.0%
Field of Study inadequately described
Not stated
Total
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Industry
People in Moreland are employed in many different industries yet manufacturing remains
the major industry of employment for residents. However the proportion of residents
employed in manufacturing has been steadily declining over the past ten years from one
in six (17%) employed people in 1996 to 10% of employed people working in
manufacturing in 2006. The proportion of people employed in retail has remained similar
over the past ten years in Moreland whilst there has been an increase in the proportion of
people employed in health care and social assistance, which has overtaken manufacturing
as the largest industry in Moreland. There have also been increases in education and
training services (from 7.8% in 1996 to 9.8% in 2006), as well as increases in
professional, scientific and technical services (from 6.5% in 1996 to 8.5% in 2006).
Figure 53: Industry of employment
Industry of Employment (Top 6): Moreland 1996-2006 & MSD 2006
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Health care &
social
assistance
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Education &
training
Professional,
scientific &
technical
Accommodation
& food services
MCC 1996
9.4%
MCC 2001
9.4%
17.4%
9.1%
7.8%
6.5%
6.1%
13.9%
10.2%
8.7%
7.9%
6.5%
MCC 2006
10.2%
10.0%
10.0%
9.8%
8.5%
6.5%
MSD 2006
10.0%
12.9%
11.4%
7.6%
8.3%
5.6%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
For further detailed information on the Moreland economy please refer to the Moreland
Economic Profile, which can be found on the Moreland City Council, website:
www.moreland.vic.gov.au
 Industry by SLA
As illustrated in the chart below there has been much change in the industry of
employment of Moreland residents in each SLA. In particular the proportion of residents
working in the manufacturing industry has decreased significantly over the past decade
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especially in the Brunswick SLA and to a lesser extent in the Coburg and North SLA.
The proportion of residents employed in property and business services has more than
doubled over the past decade in Brunswick and has also increased notably in the
Moreland Coburg SLA and North SLA.
Figure 54: Industry of employment, MCC SLAs, 1996 and 2006
Top Ten industries
Health care & social assistance
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Education & Training
Professional, scientific & tech services
Accommodation & food services
Transport, postal & warehousing
Construction
Financial & insurance services
Public administration & safety
Brunswick SLA
1996
11.6%
14.2%
8.0%
10.5%
6.7%
7.1%
4.2%
3.4%
4.5%
5.8%
2006
11.3%
7.0%
8.8%
12.5%
11.6%
7.5%
3.3%
3.9%
5.3%
6.8%
Coburg SLA
1996
8.9%
17.0%
9.5%
7.9%
6.1%
5.7%
5.9%
5.4%
4.8%
6.0%
North SLA
2006
10.2%
10.0%
10.8%
9.7%
7.7%
5.8%
5.4%
6.6%
5.0%
6.8%
1996
7.3%
21.6%
9.9%
4.7%
4.9%
5.6%
6.8%
6.5%
4.4%
5.2%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Note: industry of employment was coded to the Australian and New Zealand Industrial Classification (ANZSIC)
edition. This has replaced the 1993 ANZSIC edition. Data for 1996 have been concorded.
Occupation
The occupation of residents in Moreland has changed over the past ten years as the chart
and table below illustrates. There has been an increase in the proportion of managers,
professionals and community and personal service workers, whilst there has been a
decrease in the proportion of technicians and trades workers, clerical and administrative
workers, sales workers, machinery operators and drivers and labourers.
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2006
9.0%
13.9%
10.5%
6.5%
5.5%
6.1%
7.3%
8.7%
4.7%
5.5%
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Figure 55: Occupation of employed residents, MCC, 1996-2006
1996
Employed persons (excl. overseas visitors)
2001
Persons % of total
2006
Persons % of total
Persons % of total
Managers
4,431
8.8%
5,223
9.5%
6,304
10.6%
Professionals
9,570
18.9%
12,605
23.0%
15,596
26.1%
Technicians and trades workers (a)
7,622
15.1%
7,476
13.6%
7,591
12.7%
Community & personal service workers
3,769
7.4%
4,436
8.1%
5,162
8.6%
Clerical & administrative workers
8,704
17.2%
9,358
17.1%
9,864
16.5%
Sales workers
4,525
8.9%
5,236
9.5%
5,612
9.4%
Machinery operators & drivers
5,003
9.9%
4,188
7.6%
3,512
5.9%
Labourers
5,422
10.7%
5.067
9.2%
4,848
8.1%
Inadequately described/not stated
1,561
3.1%
1,276
2.3%
1,244
2.1%
Total
50,607
100.0%
54,865
100.0%
59,733
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Note: occupation was coded to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
This has replaced the 1996 Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition. Data for 1996
and 2001 have been concorded.
(a) In 1996 and 2001 ‘Technicians and trades workers ‘ includes Engineering, Information and Communications
Technology and Science Technicians and Tradespersons.
100.0%
As the chart below illustrates the proportion of persons employed in the different
occupations is fairly similar to the MSD averages however Moreland has a higher
proportion of professionals, community and personal service workers and clerical and
administrative workers and a lower proportion of managers, tradespeople and labourers.
Figure 56: Occupation of employed residents
Occupation of employed residents: Moreland 1996-2006 & MSD 2006
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Managers
Professional
s
Technicians
& trades
workers
8.8%
18.9%
15.1%
7.4%
Moreland - 2001
9.5%
23.0%
13.6%
Moreland - 2006
10.6%
26.1%
12.7%
MSD - 2006
12.5%
22.6%
13.6%
Moreland - 1996
Community
Clerical &
& personal administrativ
service
e workers
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Sales
workers
Machinery
operators &
drivers
Labourers
17.2%
8.9%
9.9%
10.7%
8.1%
17.1%
9.5%
7.6%
9.2%
8.6%
16.5%
9.4%
5.9%
8.1%
8.1%
15.9%
10.2%
6.4%
8.7%
Moreland City Council, Social Profile 2008
 Occupation by SLA
The 2006 census highlights the difference between the occupations of residents across the
municipality. The proportion of professionals across the municipality has increased over
the past decade in all three SLAs. The proportion of professionals is highest in the
Brunswick SLA where almost one third of employed residents are professionals and
lowest in the Northern SLA where 15% of employed residents are professionals. The
proportion of technicians and trades workers and labourers has decreased over the past
decade across the municipality.
Figure 57: Occupation of employed residents Moreland SLAs 1996 & 2006
Brunswick
Occupation
Coburg
North
1996
2006
1996
2006
1996
2006
9.4%
11.0%
9.1%
11.3%
7.6%
9.0%
Professionals
26.6%
35.9%
18.0%
24.8%
11.0%
15.4%
Technicians & trades workers (a)
12.0%
9.5%
15.3%
13.1%
18.5%
16.3%
8.5%
9.2%
7.0%
8.1%
6.7%
8.5%
15.7%
15.2%
17.7%
17.1%
18.4%
17.5%
Sales workers
8.1%
8.2%
9.3%
10.0%
9.6%
10.2%
Machinery operators & drivers
7.6%
3.6%
10.0%
5.7%
12.2%
9.0%
Labourers
9.5%
5.8%
10.3%
7.8%
12.6%
11.5%
Inadequately described /not stated
2.7%
1.7%
3.1%
2.1%
3.5%
2.6%
Managers
Community & personal service workers
Clerical & administrative workers
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
Note: occupation was coded to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
This has replaced the 1996 Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition. Data for 1996
have been concorded.
Figure 58: Occupation of employed residents by SLA
Occupation of employed residents by SLA 2006
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Technicians Community Clerical &
& trades
& personal administrati
workers
service
ve workers
Professional
s
Brunswick 2006
11.0%
35.9%
9.5%
9.2%
15.2%
8.2%
3.6%
Coburg 2006
11.3%
24.8%
13.1%
8.1%
17.1%
10.0%
5.7%
7.8%
North 2006
9.0%
15.4%
16.3%
8.5%
17.5%
10.2%
9.0%
11.5%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Sales
workers
Machinery
operators & Labourers
drivers
Managers
5.8%
Moreland City Council, Social Profile 2008
Internet Connection
Computer and Internet usage was first included as a Census question in 2001. The 2001
census gathered data on individual computer and Internet usage. In 2006, however, data
was gathered on Internet connectivity within households.
The 2006 census highlights the difference between the Moreland and the MSD.
Moreland has a higher proportion of households without an Internet connection when
compared to the MSD. There are similar proportions of dial-up Internet subscribers in
both Moreland and the MSD. However, the MSD has a higher proportion of Broadband
Internet users (44.7%) compared with Moreland (36.9%).
Figure 59: Household Internet Connection, Moreland & MSD 2006
Household Internet connection: Moreland & MSD 2006
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
No Internet connection
Broadband
Dial-up
Moreland - 2006
41.1%
36.9%
17.4%
MSD - 2006
32.9%
44.7%
18.5%
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006
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Moreland City Council, Social Profile 2008
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Centrelink Knowledge Desk, Quarter 3 data 2008.
Department of Immigration, Multicultural and indigenous Affairs, Settlement Database,
2007-08
Harvey, A. The Melbourne Book, Hutchinson Press, Melbourne, 1982
ID Consulting, Population projections for Moreland, October 2008
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