Mardan

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 21.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and national averages.

A large proportion of the community—45.2%—reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.7%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,649, about the same as the national figure. However, high earners are rare, with only 9.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

While few people need help with daily activities, 33.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.

Residents are very active in their community; 23.1% volunteer, and 16.3% provide unpaid care, both figures being well above the national average. A high number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small, but they have a much lower typical age of 18. They also earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 58.0%.

Every home in Mardan is a separate detached house, and 92.7% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 48.8% of dwellings owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the high number of people who work from home (36.6%) or drive to work.

The population is quite stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 41.1% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area, though the number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

Mardan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain has a notable slope.