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Marsden
6 km²
A high proportion of recent arrivals has shaped Marsden into a diverse and youthful community. The typical resident is just 28, which is far younger than the national figure. With children under 15 making up nearly 28% of the population, it is an area of large households and young families. Many residents were born overseas, contributing to a multicultural character where over 31% use a language other than English at home.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
19 schools within reach make Marsden convenient for families.
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This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 27.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here, at 8.3%, compared to 17.2% across Australia.
The area is highly diverse, with 35.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland figure. New Zealand is the most common birth country outside Australia, accounting for 9.7% of residents.
Language diversity is very high, with 31.1% of people using another language at home, well above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the national average at 7.0%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with those reporting no religion at 34.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Islam is a significant faith here, practiced by 10.4% of the population.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $628. High earners are rare, as only 2.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
A long-term health condition affects 25.0% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than in most areas.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 30.1% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.3%.
First Nations people make up a larger group here than in most similar areas. This community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17, and the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 17.2%.
Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families make up 23.6% of households.
Rental properties are very common, with 52.5% of households renting, far above the national average. While 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 13.2% of homes are owned outright.
The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 95.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one. However, very few people work from home, at 5.9%, which is far below the national figure.
The population is highly mobile, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.0% of the community, a figure well above the national average.
Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 10.4%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of the local workforce are employed as labourers or machinery operators.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach a school or groceries within 15 minutes, though health services are less accessible.