Marmion

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. While it has more children under 15 than most similar areas, it has a very low percentage of people in de facto relationships.

A large majority of residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 21.1% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language for 91.8% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this figure is still far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (45.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 48.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the state and national averages. This is consistent with a very high rate of Year 12 completion.

Marmion is a wealthy area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure. Around 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and a quarter of all residents earn over $2,000 weekly.

Residents generally report better health than people in other similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and national averages.

Community spirit is strong, with a higher rate of volunteering than most areas. There is also a very high proportion of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with 63% of households consisting of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

The housing stock is dominated by large detached houses, with 89% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 48.3% of homes are owned outright, though those with mortgages face very high typical monthly payments of $2,600.

Most people drive to work, and 51% of homes have two vehicles. While the area has more public transport stops than similar places, very few people use these services for their daily commute.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest employment groups, with many working in education, health, and construction.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, but very few are within walking distance of groceries. While the area is considered somewhat walkable, most amenities are parks and transit stops.