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Marshlands
19 km²
Low typical incomes set the scene for Marshlands, a tiny community of just 23 people. This is a very old area where 43.5% of residents are seniors, and there are no children under 15 living here. The population is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the South Burnett region where most people live in couples without children.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for people who use another language.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 60.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 31.8% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family and household incomes are both $1,218, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 56.5% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease are the most reported issues.
Volunteering is very high at 31.8%, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Couples without children make up 54.5% of families. One-parent families are more common here than in most other areas at 18.2%.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $4,500, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rent is $263, well below the national average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The community is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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