Maryborough

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. This contrasts with a smaller proportion of children under 15, who make up 15.4% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Religious patterns are around the middle for this level, with 43.0% of people reporting no religion and 46.5% identifying as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.8% of people completing Year 12 and 7.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $926 a week, which is far below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health needs are among the highest for its level, with 44.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.3% requiring help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.1% of people providing support, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is younger than the general population but faces a high unemployment rate of 25.0%.

Single-person households are common, with 36.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also far more frequent here than in most other areas, making up 26.4% of households.

Separate houses are very common at 84.8%, and 37.7% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure.

Car use is dominant, though 12.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the state average. Very few people work from home (4.8%) or use public transport.

Movement into the area is high, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years, although this is still well below the Queensland average.

The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 12.2% and far fewer adults working or looking for work than in most other areas.

The town is very walkable, with 75.7% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents are within a short walk of parks, schools and health services.