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Marysville
2 km²
Tucked into the landscape of the Murrindindi region, Marysville is a small town where the typical resident is now 59. It is a community that has aged significantly over the last decade, with over a third of people aged 65 and over. This shift helps explain why there are so few children and why many residents own their homes outright. While the population is small, it is becoming more diverse and highly qualified, creating a distinct mix of retirees and professionals.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 36.6% of the community. This age profile is reflected in a sharp decline in children under 15, who now make up only 10.8% of residents.
About 23% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 9.3 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
While 84.3% speak only English, there is a growing variety of languages at home, with 9.1% of residents using a language other than English.
A large portion of the community has no religion, accounting for 43.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Educational levels have risen since 2011, with 23.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.5% having completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,017 a week. Only 3.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of people, with arthritis being the most reported condition.
Volunteering is very high, with 30.1% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
Homes are smaller than usual, typically housing just 2.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples without children and people living alone.
The town consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 53.4% owned outright. Weekly rent is $300, which is a little below the Victorian average.
Most homes have at least one car, and 22.3% of workers operate from home. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 45% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food services.
The town is somewhat walkable and has a high number of amenities per person, though the terrain is much steeper than the state average.