Maryborough

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical age being 51. Children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Born-overseas residents make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 89.6% of residents. Only 2.4% of people use another language, among the lowest figures for similar areas.

About 41.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,002, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest for similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.8% of people providing such support. This is well above the national average, while volunteering has fallen since 2011.

First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 19.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 32.9% have completed Year 12.

Single-person households are more common than usual, making up 28.7% of homes. One-parent families also represent a much higher proportion of the community compared to most similar areas.

Detached houses are the norm for 91.5% of residents. Home ownership is high, with 46.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with almost no one using public transport to commute. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

Recent overseas arrivals make up only 5% of the population, which is well below the national figure. About 38.1% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.

Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 9.3%. The workforce is largely employed in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

The population grew by 7.6% since 2021, which is a higher rate of growth than most similar areas.

The area receives 901mm of annual rainfall, far above the Queensland average of 379mm. It is also generally warmer than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.