Marlo

The population is much older than most areas, with 28.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.0%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 82.4% of the population was born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the 10.8% born overseas is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for 90.0% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 59.0% of people report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.9%.

While 21.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. However, the area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it still sits far below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,383 a week, well below the national figure. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.2% of residents. This is well above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

This is a highly active community, with 24.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This spirit is reflected in the high rates of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 54, which is far older than the national figure. Personal income for this group is also well below the national average.

Homes are smaller and more likely to be occupied by single people, with 32.8% living alone. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home has only 2.1 people.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.7% of homes being separate houses. A huge 57.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average of 32.2%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.9% owning two.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 32.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 54.5%. Those who are employed are often in education, health, or professional roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.4. While many residents live within a short walk of a park, almost no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.