Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Maribyrnong

5 km²

Maribyrnong is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Maribyrnong, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,573▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over11.4%Children under 1513.7%People in a de facto relationship13.4%▲ +42.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)38.0%

Older adults (45–64)24.2%

Children (0–14)13.7%

Youth (15–24)12.6%

Seniors (65+)11.4%

Marital status

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (42%) and Divorced (7%).

Never married45%
Married42%
Divorced7%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Australia at 68%, followed by Vietnam (15%) and China (5%).

Australia52.9%

Vietnam11.4%

China3.6%

India3.1%

New Zealand1.6%

Philippines1.6%

England1.4%

Italy1.3%

Nepal0.4%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is English at 18%, followed by Chinese (17%) and Australian (16%).

English16.6%

Chinese15.7%

Australian15.1%

Vietnamese14.6%

Italian8.1%

Irish7.0%

Scottish4.5%

Indian3.6%

Greek3.2%

Filipino2.5%

Language

People using another language at home47.9%

Language used at home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is English only at 61%, followed by Vietnamese (18%) and Cantonese (6%).

English only48.3%

Vietnamese14.3%

Cantonese5.0%

Mandarin4.8%

Italian2.1%

Greek1.8%

Arabic1.0%

Hindi1.0%

Tagalog0.7%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion36.7%

Religious affiliation

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Christianity at 44%, followed by No religion (39%) and Buddhism (10%).

Christianity44%
No religion39%
Buddhism10%
Islam3%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1276.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.7%

Highest year of school

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 9 or below (7%) and Year 10 (7%).

Year 1276.3%

Year 9 or below7.0%

Year 106.5%

Year 116.1%

Highest qualification level

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 44%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree39.2%

Postgraduate degree15.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.6%

Certificate III / IV13.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Society & culture (13%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce24.4%

Society & culture11.7%

Engineering & related11.5%

Health10.6%

Education7.0%

Information technology6.4%

Creative arts5.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Architecture & building3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$980▲ +39.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,020▲ +23.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,403▲ +28.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.5%

Household income distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99933.6%

$650–$1,49923.4%

$4,000 or more15.5%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

Under $65010.9%

Personal income distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65034.6%

$650–$1,49931.6%

$1,500–$2,99923.0%

$3,000 or more6.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.1%People with a mental health condition7.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (4%).

None72.2%

One condition16.7%

Two conditions4.2%

Three or more1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (20%).

Mental health7.5%

Other condition7.4%

Asthma7.1%

Arthritis4.7%

Diabetes3.4%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer1.9%

Stroke0.7%

Lung condition0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.8%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid22.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -11.1%since 2011 One-parent families11.8%People living alone29.6%▲ +35.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people33.3%

1 person29.6%

3 people15.8%

4 people14.2%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$396▲ +13.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting37.7%Homes owned outright25.5%Separate (detached) houses33.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms56.4%▼ -17.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (26%).

Rented38%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Owned outright26%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 35%, followed by Separate house (34%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (31%).

Flat or apartment35%
Separate house34%
Townhouse / semi-detached31%

Bedrooms per home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms33.5%

2 bedrooms32.3%

4 bedrooms18.4%

1 bedroom10.0%

5 or more4.5%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $350–$549 at 57%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $550–$749 (11%).

$350–$54956.0%

$200–$34925.5%

$550–$74910.3%

$750 or more3.1%

Under $2003.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (24%).

$1,800–$2,99932.7%

$1,000–$1,79926.1%

$3,000 or more22.2%

Under $1,00012.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.8%▼ -18.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 48%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle47.9%

2 vehicles32.0%

3 vehicles9.2%

No vehicle6.8%

4 or more4.0%

How people get to work

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (39%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)44.0%

Worked at home32.1%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Walked1.7%

Train0.9%

Bicycle0.8%

Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.8%Recent arrivals from overseas14.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation71.2%Employed full-time63.0%

Industries people work in

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Professional & technical (9%).

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Retail trade10.2%

Professional & technical9.0%

Education & training8.5%

Accommodation & food6.7%

Construction6.6%

Finance & insurance6.5%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Transport & warehousing6.0%

Manufacturing5.9%

Occupations people work in

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals30.3%

Managers15.7%

Clerical & administrative13.7%

Community & personal service9.9%

Sales workers8.5%

Technicians & trades8.3%

Labourers6.6%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

Areas within Maribyrnong

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Nearby areas

Ascot Vale Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie Avondale Heights Footscray Niddrie - Essendon West Flemington Racecourse Braybrook Moonee Ponds

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