Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Maryborough (Vic.)

46 km²

Maryborough (Vic.) is characterised by household incomes well below most areas, fewer university graduates than most areas and a notably older population.

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📍 Maryborough (Vic.), Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,160▲ +6.9%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over32.3%Children under 1514.9%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +49.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)32.3%

Older adults (45–64)25.2%

Young adults (25–44)18.0%

Children (0–14)14.9%

Youth (15–24)9.5%

Marital status

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (12%).

Married39%
Never married34%
Divorced12%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.4%

England2.9%

New Zealand0.7%

Philippines0.7%

India0.5%

Nepal0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.1%

China0.1%

South Africa0.0%

Ancestry

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (36%) and Scottish (9%).

English45.9%

Australian43.5%

Scottish11.5%

Irish10.8%

German3.8%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.8%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only90.8%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Greek0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Italian0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion44.6%

Religious affiliation

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (48%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion48%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1233.6%

Year 1021.9%

Year 9 or below20.8%

Year 1115.2%

Highest qualification level

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV41.2%

Bachelor degree13.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.7%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Field of qualification

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related16.3%

Society & culture12.6%

Health10.8%

Management & commerce10.6%

Education9.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Architecture & building5.7%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Information technology1.4%

Creative arts1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$511▲ +32.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$876▲ +30.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,220▲ +43.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.2%

Household income distribution

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49938.1%

Under $65030.1%

$1,500–$2,99918.4%

$3,000–$3,9992.9%

$4,000 or more2.3%

Personal income distribution

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Under $650 at 61%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65056.0%

$650–$1,49928.7%

$1,500–$2,9996.4%

$3,000 or more1.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.1%People with a mental health condition14.9%People needing help with daily activities11.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is None at 53%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (12%).

None48.6%

One condition24.8%

Two conditions11.2%

Three or more7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis16.9%

Mental health14.9%

Asthma10.9%

Other condition10.2%

Diabetes7.7%

Heart disease7.5%

Cancer4.9%

Lung condition4.8%

Stroke2.0%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care14.3%People caring for children unpaid20.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families21.7%People living alone39.0%▲ +7.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Couples with children at 40%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children40%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is 1 person at 39%, followed by 2 people (37%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person39.0%

2 people36.7%

3 people10.3%

4 people8.5%

5 people3.6%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$240▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,000▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting27.3%Homes owned outright43.4%Separate (detached) houses87.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.7%▲ +2.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Owned outright45%
Rented28%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms53.5%

2 bedrooms21.4%

4 bedrooms16.0%

1 bedroom3.9%

5 or more2.1%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is $200–$349 at 67%, followed by Under $200 (28%) and $350–$549 (4%).

$200–$34964.4%

Under $20026.9%

$350–$5494.3%

$550–$7490.5%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (40%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Under $1,00046.2%

$1,000–$1,79937.4%

$1,800–$2,9999.2%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.8%▼ -25.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle44.3%

2 vehicles32.3%

3 vehicles10.2%

No vehicle7.8%

4 or more5.4%

How people get to work

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (7%).

Car (driver)68.2%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Worked at home5.7%

Walked5.5%

Bicycle0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.8%Recent arrivals from overseas8.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.2%Labour-force participation42.6%Employed full-time51.8%

Industries people work in

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Manufacturing (15%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%

Manufacturing13.9%

Retail trade11.9%

Education & training7.9%

Accommodation & food7.3%

Construction6.4%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Transport & warehousing4.2%

Other services3.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Maryborough (Vic.), the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Labourers17.2%

Community & personal service15.9%

Technicians & trades15.6%

Professionals12.5%

Sales workers10.8%

Managers9.7%

Clerical & administrative9.3%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Areas within Maryborough (Vic.)

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Nearby areas

Maryborough Surrounds Creswick - Clunes Avoca Castlemaine Surrounds Wendouree - Miners Rest Bendigo Surrounds - South Castlemaine Ballarat North - Invermay

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