Marlborough

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 24% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

Marlborough is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at just 5.2%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of the population using another language, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is more religious than most, with the proportion of people reporting no religion being far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 23.5% of residents completing Year 12 and only 2.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

While 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,268.

Residents are less likely to have a long-term health condition or mental health condition than the national average, although those needing help with daily activities are more common than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, though volunteering is slightly above the national figure.

The First Nations community is small and notably young, with a typical age of 16 and a typical personal income far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a very high proportion of people living alone (37.7%) and small household sizes compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 41% of homes are owned outright. Both weekly rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and a high 28% of the workforce working from home.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to most of Australia.

Employment is strong and concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The full-time employment rate is well above the national figure at 68.3%.

Marlborough is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or public transport.