Maryborough

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the town. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a rate far below the state and national averages.

People with no religion make up 44.6% of the community, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.1%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 33.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

The typical weekly household income of $876 is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest at this level.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This helps explain why 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest for similar areas.

Many residents provide unpaid care, with 14.3% doing so. While 14.7% of the population volunteers, this is down 6 points since 2011.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 21.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of people living alone (39.0%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.4% of houses owned outright. Typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas, sitting at $240.

The town is very car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting to work by public transport. However, 95.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (42.6%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure.

Maryborough ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth since 2021 has been 1.4%, well below the state average of 8.0%.

The local environment is characterised by an average annual rainfall of 549mm and an average maximum temperature of 20.7 degrees.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 96.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 50.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.