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Marlo
2 km²
A population growth of 26% since 2011 has seen Marlo evolve into a significantly older community. The typical resident is now 56, far older than the national figure, and nearly a third of the population are seniors. This shift is mirrored in the housing, where many people now live alone in large, detached homes. It is a place where high levels of volunteering and lifelong learning meet a relaxed, coastal pace of life.
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Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with 30.3% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
The community is predominantly Australian born, with 82.3% born here and a small minority from England. Only 8.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 59.9%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply by 28 points since 2011.
Education levels have climbed since 2011, with 23% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical household incomes are $1,397 a week, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. Only 3.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 32.2% of people. However, mental health conditions are much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 25.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This high level of engagement is alongside a high rate of unpaid care, at 18.4%.
Living alone is common, with 33.2% of people in single-person homes, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 55.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 81.5% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.9% owning two.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 54.9% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Many professionals work in education and health.
The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within 15 minutes of a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.