Marks Point

The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 48. It is also a significant hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who make up 6.9% of the population, well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state average. Only 9.6% of people were born overseas, with English, Australian, and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 3.2%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is more secular than most, with 43.7% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36% of residents completing Year 12. A typical adult is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree.

Weekly incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,122. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas. A high 37.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 12.1% have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. However, the volunteer rate of 11.6% is a little below the national figure.

The First Nations community is quite large for an area of this size. However, this group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 18.4%, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 38.6% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 39.2% of households renting, well above the state average. Many of these homes are smaller, with a far lower proportion of three-bedroom houses than the national average.

Most people drive to work, though 19.6% work from home. The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 97.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The population is relatively stable, although 35% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 3.9%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. Those who are employed are most commonly found in health care, construction, and education.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area's overall walkability score well below the state average.