Moana
Volunteer work
In Moana 16.1% of the female population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2021. This was a similar proportion to City of Onkaparinga.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Moana include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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| Moana - Females aged 15+ (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Volunteer status | Number | % | City of Onkaparinga % | Number | % | City of Onkaparinga % | 2011 to 2021 | |
 Volunteer | 220 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 205 | 19.1 | 19.5 | +15 | 9001 |
| Not a volunteer | 1,111 | 81.2 | 79.6 | 793 | 73.8 | 75.0 | +318 | 9002 |
| Volunteer work not stated | 38 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 77 | 7.2 | 5.5 | -39 | 9003 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 1,369 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,075 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +294 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the female population in Moana in 2021 compared to the City of Onkaparinga shows that there was a similar proportion of females who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 16.1% of the female population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 16.1% for the City of Onkaparinga.
Emerging groups
The number of female volunteers in Moana increased by 15 females between 2011 and 2021.