Marian

This is a very young community, with children under 15 making up 27.0% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, and those using another language at home account for just 1.4%, which is far below the national average.

Religious patterns are similar to the state average, with 48.6% of people identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion.

Education levels are lower than the state and national typicals, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Earnings are much higher here than in most similar areas, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,392, well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions make up 22.3% of the population, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

The high number of children in the area is reflected in community life, with 37.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national figure.

There are 186 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher household income ($2,345) and a far higher Year 12 completion rate (56.6%) than the national average.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 68.8% of families are couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.9% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.4% of workers driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years, although recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%. Mining is the most common industry at 17.4%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8. Only 20.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average of 60.6%.