Marchagee

Marchagee is far older than the national average, with 37.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.9% of the population, which is far below the state figure of 19.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, or German.

While 15.6% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still a little below the state average of 18.4%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many similar areas, with 42.2% identifying as Christian and only 31.1% reporting no religion.

Education levels are generally lower than the national average, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

The typical household income is $1,874 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Residents experience more health issues than most, with 31.1% reporting a long-term health condition and 6.7% needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, as 44.2% of residents volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded here.

The community consists mainly of couples, with 51.4% being couples without children and no one-parent families recorded.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is a little above the state average of $1,842.

The area is highly reliant on cars, though 38.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

Residents are very settled, with only 15.6% having moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 73.1% of the workforce, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The town is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.