Marvel Loch

The community is far older than the national figure, with nearly half of the residents aged between 45 and 64. There are no children under 15 and a very low number of people in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 27.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the main language for most, though 5.0% of residents use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. About 2.5% of people speak little or no English.

A smaller proportion of people here have no religion compared to the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 33.3%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 3.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, often in engineering or food and hospitality.

Typical personal weekly incomes are far above the national figure, and 26.7% of people earn over $2,000 a week. However, typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national figure, which is consistent with the fact that there are no children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small number of First Nations residents have a typical age and personal income far above the state average.

Homes are much smaller than usual, with only 1.7 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Rental costs are far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $180. The number of people per bedroom is also much lower than in most areas.

Commuting by public transport is far above the national average at 20.0%, despite there being no public transport stops or routes in the area. No one works from home.

The population is more stable than in other areas, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national figure. Over half the workforce is employed in mining.

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