Mount Marrow

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 29.1% of residents being children under 15. It also has a significant First Nations population of 14.3%, which is well above the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of people born overseas at 3.3%, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language used at home for 92.9% of the population, and the rate of people using another language is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 67.0% of people identifying as Christian and only 24.7% reporting no religion.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 43.9% completing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,031 per week, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more is far below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 19.2% reporting a long-term health condition and a very low mental health condition rate of 3.3%.

Local participation is very high, with 34.4% of people volunteering and 32.8% doing significant unpaid housework, far above the national figure.

First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of 11, and they earn a typical household income of $2,250, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household, and 75.3% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home is a separate house, and 80.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 37.3% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $438.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people use transit to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many of the local workforce are employed in education and training or retail trade.

Walking is difficult here due to a car-dependent layout and a lack of nearby amenities; only 27.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.