Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Maribyrnong
5 km²
A short drive to the city defines Maribyrnong, an area where high-density living meets a diverse, professional community. It is a place of significant growth and multiculturalism, with over 43% of residents born overseas. The community is generally young and well-educated, which helps explain the high typical incomes seen across the suburb. This is a highly accessible urban hub where most people live in apartments or townhouses and enjoy an exceptionally walkable environment.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 11.4% since 2011.
This is a very multicultural area, with 43.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include English, Chinese, Australian, and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is high, with 47.9% of people using a language other than English at home. Around 7.7% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.
Christianity remains the most common religion at 41.5%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 36.7%.
The community is highly qualified, with 40.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are higher than the state and national figures, at $2,020. About 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011.
Residents report better health than most areas, with only 22.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.8%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is well below the national figure.
The First Nations population is small, but those living here have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in the rest of the state.
Many people live alone here—29.6% of households—which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are typical, with 2.4 people per home.
The area is dominated by apartments, townhouses, and units, as only 33.6% of homes are separate houses. Renting is much more common than in other areas, at 37.7%.
Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home is also very common, at 32.1%.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the community.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and 63% are employed full-time. Many residents work as professionals or managers in healthcare, retail, and technical fields.
The area is considered advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen strong population growth of 9.8% since 2021.
The local climate is slightly warmer than the state average, with a minimum temperature that is a little above the Victorian figure.
This is a walker's paradise, where 98% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.6% are within 10 minutes of public transport.