Maryborough Surrounds - South

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is clear, with the number of seniors aged 65 and over rising by 12 percentage points since 2011 to reach 30.3%.

People born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for this level and far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 18 percentage points since 2011. This is roughly in line with the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical weekly household income is $959, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national rate of 27.7%, and 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, while 6.0% of the population have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the community. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 35, and faces a much higher unemployment rate of 18.3%.

Households here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 46.0%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (97.3%), and a striking 54.5% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $250.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Very few people (0.5%) use public transport to commute.

Migration is lower than average, with 36.0% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 40.1% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged at this level for both overall advantage and job skills, though the population has grown by 16.1% since 2021.

The area sees a high average annual rainfall of 879mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.

Walkability is extremely low, with a score of 0.5. Only 4.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries or health services.