Marion Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with 33.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are very rare here, making up only 5.4% of the population, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (89.3%), and the population is much less diverse than the national average, with only 7.1% born overseas.

English is the sole language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the 38.9% national average.

Around 48.1% of residents completed Year 12, and 15.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical household income is $1,325 weekly, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents appear healthier than the average, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.4% of people, slightly above the national figure.

Community spirit is evident through high volunteer rates at 23.5%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong military connection, with 12% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements vary, with a high proportion of people living alone (35.7%) and a significant number of one-parent families (22.2%).

Housing is stable and predominantly owned, with 60.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national average of 31%. Every home in the area is a separate detached house.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes by transit. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work (45.1%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Daily needs require a car, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The only walkable amenity is a park.