Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Malaga
6 km²
A very small number of residents live in Malaga, though the area is a major hub for local business. It is a sparsely populated community of just 25 people, most of whom are young adults. The area is quite distinctive for its high personal incomes and a population that has grown by 92% since 2011. While residents are generally older than the national average, the area feels transient, with many people having moved here in the last five years.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.
Born overseas residents make up 12% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Scottish, Irish, and German, with 24% of residents born in Vietnam.
About 12% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well below the state average. However, everyone in the community speaks some English.
A high proportion of residents report no religion at 44%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Other religious groups include Christians and Buddhists.
Educational qualifications are far below the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 23.8% completing Year 12. There are 42 schools within 3 km of the area.
Personal incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly amount of $1,350 far exceeding the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 19% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 36% of residents. Heart disease is the most reported condition, though no residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for others is very high, with 28.6% of people providing such support, far above the national figure. Conversely, there are no volunteers in this small community.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with a typical 1.4 people per household, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.
Renting is very expensive here, with the typical weekly rent of $775 sitting far above the national average. Homes are also more crowded than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of stops and departures per person. All public transport options in the area are bus services.
The population is highly mobile, as 61.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is far above the national rate of 40.7%.
About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average.
While the population is very small, the area is a significant business hub with 2,014 businesses, which is more than 88% of similar areas.
The area is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.6 degrees. Rainfall is higher than the state average at 654mm annually.
Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, but the area is far below the state average for walking distance to schools, health services, and groceries.