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Marong
3 km²
A massive population surge of 119% since 2011 has transformed Marong into a young, growing community. The typical resident is now just 30 years old, and children under 15 make up nearly 30% of the population. This shift is reflected in the housing, where large family homes and high numbers of young couples dominate. It is a place where many people are starting families and moving into newer, larger properties.
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The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with 29.8% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common at 23.6%, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people (6.7%) compared to Victoria's 30%. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.3%, which is far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents (56.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This figure has risen by 32 points since 2011.
More people have completed Year 12 here (55%) than in most similar areas. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.6% of the population, which is far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $2,076, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also relatively high, with the typical person earning $959 a week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 24.7% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities fell to 3.1% since 2011.
Caring for children is very common, with 45.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—far above the national average. However, only 12% of residents do volunteer work.
Families are typically large, with 3.0 people per home and 71.6% of households being couples with children. Only 13.4% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.
Separate houses make up 96.5% of the market, and 92.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Most households are owned with a mortgage (69.5%), while renting is uncommon at 11.1%.
Cars are essential here, as 0.8% of homes have no vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households own at least two vehicles.
The community is very mobile, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 17.8% since 2011.
The workforce is very active, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%. Many people work in health care, manufacturing, or construction.
The area is somewhat walkable with good access to parks and groceries, but there are no health services within a 15-minute walk. Public transport access is far below the state average.