Maroona

Residents here are far older than the national typical age of 38. With 30% of people aged 65 and over, the area has a much higher proportion of seniors than most other communities.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in heritage, with very few people born overseas compared to the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

While the proportion of people with a university degree is about the same as the national figure, the area has a much higher share of adults with these qualifications than similar small areas.

Incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income being a little above the national figure of $805.

People needing help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas, which is consistent with the older age of the population.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 38% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have personal and household incomes far above the state and national averages.

Family life here is mostly centered on couples, with far fewer one-parent families and people living alone than in most other areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses with three or more bedrooms, and 44.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes without a vehicle and 55% of workers driving to their jobs.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 42.5% of the workforce, though the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is car-dependent and has a walkability score far below the state average, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.