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Marengo
3 km²
Seniors and retirees make up a significant part of Marengo, where the typical resident is 59 years old. This small community of 272 people is far older than the national average, with nearly 40% of residents aged 65 or over. It is a highly educated area where many homes are owned outright, creating a stable, mature environment. The population has grown by 10% since 2011, while the number of children has fallen.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 10 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 21.7% of the population, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
While 87.9% of residents speak only English, the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 7.4% since 2011. However, no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 34 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 60.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,292, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up only 8.2% of households, though this has risen since 2011.
The area is healthier than most similar places, with only 3.7% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the state and national averages.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high, as 15.5% of residents provide unpaid support to others.
Homes are generally small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling. About a third of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.
Home ownership is very high, with 61.5% of houses owned outright. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 13.1%.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work.
The area has seen significant movement, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.6%, and the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost every home is near a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.