Maryland

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52. This is reflected in the age structure, as 42.7% are older adults and children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in this area. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, with 0.0% reported.

Christianity is the most common faith at 41.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.2% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

While a bachelor degree or higher is held by 23.0% of adults, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure at 45.9%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,042 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are among the highest at this level at 10.1%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national figure.

Volunteers are much more common here than in most areas, with 27.0% of people helping out. This is alongside a far higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population. First Nations households earn much lower incomes than most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $949.

Couples make up most homes, and people living alone are a little more common than the state average. One-parent families are much lower than most areas at 4.7%.

Half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $213.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 48.6% of the workforce. Those working or looking for work are much lower than the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.