Marybrook

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 48 and 23.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, well below the state average.

While 76% of residents were born in Australia, 16.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common, accounting for 47.6% of the community.

English is the primary language for 84.7% of people, and the proportion using another language at home is far below the national figure. However, 2.6% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.9%.

A little over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, only 13% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,174 per week, and only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with the typical weekly amount being $662.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 32.3% of the population. Despite this, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas at 1.3%.

Many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 27.6% doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure. On the other hand, 21.9% care for children unpaid, which is well below the state average.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is $1,625, which is a little above the state average.

Living alone is very common here, with 37.6% of people in single-person households, far above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people, much lower than most areas.

Renters are much more common than in similar areas, making up 35.6% of households. Homes here are smaller than usual, with 53.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, no one uses them to commute to work. Most people rely on cars, though 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years, a rate slightly above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 8.1% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 56.8% of the population, which is well below the state average. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas at 50.9%, with many working in accommodation, food, or construction.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.