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Maryborough
46 km²
A typical resident of Maryborough is 51, making it far older than most Australian towns. This older profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and people needing daily help. While it is a large community of over 8,000 people, it is marked by much lower typical incomes and higher unemployment than the state average. Many residents live alone in detached houses, creating a quiet but aging regional centre in Victoria.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the figure for Victoria.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.
A large proportion of the community, 44.6%, reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.1%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.
Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $876 a week. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much lower than most areas.
Health challenges are common here, with 43.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
A higher than average 14.3% of people provide unpaid care. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 3.5%.
There are 208 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger with a typical age of 21. Household income for this group is $857, far below the Victorian average.
Many residents live alone, representing 39.0% of households, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 87.1% of homes. While 43.4% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents of $240 are well below the national average.
Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport. Working from home is rare at 5.7%, which is far below the Victorian average of 25.7%.
The area has seen some movement, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.4% of the population.
Only 42.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, slightly higher than the state figure.
The town is somewhat walkable, and 95.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, only half of homes are within 15 minutes of a school.