Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Maroondah

61 km²

Maroondah has more residents than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

Beyond that, it has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Maroondah, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population114,579▲ +10.8%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over17.6%Children under 1518.3%People in a de facto relationship10.2%▲ +22.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Maroondah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)27.7%

Older adults (45–64)25.2%

Children (0–14)18.3%

Seniors (65+)17.6%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Maroondah, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

Married49%
Never married34%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maroondah, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by China (4%) and England (4%).

Australia71.9%

China3.7%

England3.6%

India2.2%

New Zealand1.1%

South Africa0.7%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.4%

Italy0.4%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Maroondah, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (9%).

English36.0%

Australian32.9%

Irish10.8%

Scottish10.1%

Chinese8.2%

Italian4.6%

German4.2%

Dutch2.9%

Indian2.8%

Greek1.5%

Language

People using another language at home19.7%

Language used at home

In Maroondah, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only77.0%

Mandarin4.7%

Cantonese1.6%

Hindi0.7%

Italian0.6%

Punjabi0.5%

Greek0.5%

Vietnamese0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In Maroondah, the largest group is No religion at 48%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion48%
Christianity45%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.0%

Highest year of school

In Maroondah, the largest group is Year 12 at 67%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (12%).

Year 1263.8%

Year 1111.9%

Year 1011.7%

Year 9 or below8.4%

Highest qualification level

In Maroondah, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree29.9%

Certificate III / IV23.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.1%

Postgraduate degree10.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.4%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Maroondah, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce20.2%

Engineering & related13.1%

Society & culture12.1%

Health11.0%

Education9.7%

Architecture & building6.4%

Information technology4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts4.2%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$851▲ +39.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,865▲ +42.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,306▲ +42.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.8%

Household income distribution

In Maroondah, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99930.5%

$650–$1,49924.9%

Under $65014.3%

$4,000 or more12.7%

$3,000–$3,99912.1%

Personal income distribution

In Maroondah, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65038.6%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99920.5%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.6%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Maroondah, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.8%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maroondah, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health9.8%

Other condition9.3%

Asthma9.1%

Arthritis8.6%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.8%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid29.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone24.9%▲ +0.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Maroondah, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Maroondah, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people32.2%

1 person24.9%

4 people17.3%

3 people16.8%

5 people6.4%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385▲ +32.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting24.3%Homes owned outright32.9%Separate (detached) houses87.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.7%▲ +0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Maroondah, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (25%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright33%
Rented25%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Maroondah, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Maroondah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms43.7%

4 bedrooms26.2%

2 bedrooms21.2%

5 or more5.8%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Maroondah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 62%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and Under $200 (8%).

$350–$54959.5%

$200–$34921.5%

Under $2007.9%

$550–$7496.2%

$750 or more1.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Maroondah, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

$1,800–$2,99937.9%

$1,000–$1,79924.4%

$3,000 or more18.2%

Under $1,00014.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.8%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Maroondah, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles41.1%

1 vehicle35.9%

3 vehicles11.5%

4 or more6.7%

No vehicle4.8%

How people get to work

In Maroondah, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)49.2%

Worked at home28.6%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Train1.6%

Walked1.1%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation65.4%Employed full-time59.8%

Industries people work in

In Maroondah, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (11%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.7%

Construction10.8%

Education & training10.2%

Retail trade9.8%

Professional & technical8.8%

Manufacturing7.5%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Finance & insurance4.0%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Maroondah, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals26.5%

Technicians & trades13.9%

Managers13.6%

Clerical & administrative13.5%

Community & personal service10.9%

Sales workers8.5%

Labourers7.4%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Areas within Maroondah

Bayswater North Croydon - East Croydon - West Croydon Hills - Warranwood Croydon South Ringwood Ringwood East Ringwood North

Nearby areas

Manningham - East Whitehorse - East Knox Manningham - West Whitehorse - West Monash Banyule Nillumbik - Kinglake

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