Mount Marshall

Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with 31.4% aged 65 and over. The community also has a much higher First Nations population than most areas, at 7.9%, while children under 15 make up a relatively small share at 14.0%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents (8.3%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 49.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 93.4% using it at home. Very few people use another language (1.7%), which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 67.2% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 39.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,187. Very few households (6.8%) earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health needs are high, as 11.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most areas.

Community spirit is evident through a high rate of volunteering (23.1%) and unpaid care (16.4%). There is also a very strong history of military service, with 8.2% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of just 14. However, this group faces significant financial hardship, with a typical weekly personal income of $349, which is far below the national figure.

Families are common, with 48.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. Fewer people live alone here (18.2%) compared to the national average of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all dwellings are separate houses (93.2%), and renting is very rare at only 4.5%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of residents commute by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 14.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.4%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is also a little above the state average at 8.3%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.