Maroota

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 13.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.1% of the community. While 9.4% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.8%. About 32% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the state figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure. Most of those with a qualification hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $2,079 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Higher-earning households are more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 25% of people affected. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 36.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. Childcare is also a priority, as 27.6% of people provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is small, with only four people. This group has a typical personal income of $1,874, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national figure, and very few people live alone.

Detached houses make up 98.3% of all dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 82.9% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,500 are much higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 30.2% having four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Jobs are concentrated in construction (17.6%) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (17.2%). The unemployment rate is very low at 1.3%, well below the national average.

Maroota is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, or groceries.