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Marys Mount

153 km²

Few homes and wide open spaces define Marys Mount, a sparsely populated rural area in the Gunnedah region. It is a community of established families where nearly a quarter of residents are children, while others are seniors. This creates a unique balance of ages, supported by a highly qualified workforce with incomes that sit above the national figure. The area is entirely made up of separate houses, reflecting its quiet, country character.

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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state average. However, children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 89.9% born here and no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 72.7%, while the 26.3% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly educated area where 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the national average.

Incomes are strong here; the typical personal weekly income is $900, and 16.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by only 5.1% of residents, which is well below the national average of 8.8%.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 26% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Family life is central to the area, with 62.6% of homes consisting of couples with children and no one living alone.

Every home is a separate house, and most are large, with 75.8% having three or more bedrooms. While 42.4% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,526, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least two vehicles.

Residents are very settled, with only 13% having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 78.9% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, education, and health.

The area has no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of zero.

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