Marrabel

The population is slightly older than the state average, though the number of seniors is actually lower than in most similar areas. About 17.8% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

English, Australian, and German ancestries are most common here. Only 10.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home by 98.0% of the community. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

The community is more religious than most, with 68.3% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 47.2% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 15.2% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 16.8%.

There is a very high level of community spirit, with 38.0% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community. The typical person in this group is 53, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

More than half of households are couples with children. People living alone make up 27.9% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Every single home in Marrabel is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 41.9% owned outright, and typical rents are well below the national figure at $205 a week.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 36.7% of workers work from home, which is far above the national rate of 21.0%. While there are a few bus stops, no one commutes by public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 55.1% of the workforce. The area has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Marrabel is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.