Marburg

Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the national figure, while 18.8% of people are seniors.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language, with 92.1% of residents using it only. Just 2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.9% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is 49%, which is well below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,522 a week, a little below the national figure of $1,746. Around 16.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 11.7% of people reporting a mental health condition and 7.4% needing help with daily activities.

Local residents provide a high level of unpaid support, with 15.5% providing unpaid care and 26.9% doing significant housework. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 5.8%.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Notably, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 55.8% of households. People per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

The town is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 98.9%. Homes tend to be large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms, well above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 62.2% of workers drive to their jobs.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 6.6% of the population.

Working or looking for work is common, with 63.6% of adults in the workforce. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average. While 57.2% of homes are near health services, none are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.