Marshall

Marshall is an older community than most, with a very high proportion of seniors and far fewer children under 15 than the state average. About 13.6% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is a little above the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 17.3% of people were born overseas, this is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the main language for 83.7% of residents, though those using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas. This is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%, while 41.8% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar places, though it remains well below the state average. It is well-served by education, with 23 schools within 3 km.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,154 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far below the state average.

Health challenges are very common here; the number of people with a long-term health condition is far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, and fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to the state average. However, a slightly higher share of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates and higher personal incomes than those in most similar areas.

Small households are common, with 37.5% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. This explains why the typical home has only 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Renters are more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are about the same as the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, though homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than across the state.

Public transport is very accessible, with 18 routes and a high number of stops. This makes it much easier to reach a stop than in most areas, although most people still drive to work.

The community is quite mobile, as 47.6% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher share than in most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer, and the unemployment rate is about the same as the national figure.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and groceries, far above the state average for shopping access. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state figure.