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Maldon
7 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Maldon, where the typical resident is 59. This small community has seen a significant shift over the last decade, with the number of seniors rising by 20 points. It is a place of high educational attainment and a strong volunteer spirit, though it has shrunk by about 230 people since 2011. The town's character is shaped by this aging demographic and a high proportion of people living alone in detached homes.
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Maldon is far older than the rest of Australia, with nearly 40% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 11 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 51%. While 15.4% were born overseas—which is much higher than similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.8% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
A majority of residents—57.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a sharp increase of 24 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the number of people completing Year 12 rose by 19 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,040 a week. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most frequent issue, affecting 15.6% of residents.
Volunteering is very high at 25.7%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most other areas.
Living arrangements are dominated by small households, with 40.6% of people living alone and just 1.9 people per home. This is much higher than the state average for single-person households.
Housing is almost entirely detached houses, with 52.1% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, with only 11.2% of households renting.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 21.6% of people work from home, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Only 1.3% of residents commute by public transport.
The area is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 2.4% since 2011.
Fewer people are working or looking for work (45%) compared to the state average of 62.4%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail.
The town is somewhat walkable, and 77.6% of homes are within a 15-minute-city walkshed. It has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average, particularly parks and cultural sites.