Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Maribyrnong

31 km²

Maribyrnong is characterised by far more renters than most areas and a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has far more university graduates than most areas and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Maribyrnong, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population85,209▲ +18.9%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over10.9%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship16.5%▲ +41.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)40.5%

Older adults (45–64)22.5%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Seniors (65+)10.9%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married49%
Married37%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Australia at 72%, followed by Vietnam (11%) and India (4%).

Australia57.0%

Vietnam9.0%

India3.4%

England2.2%

New Zealand1.9%

China1.9%

Philippines1.5%

Italy0.9%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is English at 23%, followed by Australian (21%) and Vietnamese (11%).

English23.4%

Australian20.7%

Vietnamese11.4%

Irish9.8%

Chinese9.3%

Scottish7.2%

Italian5.5%

Indian3.4%

Greek3.1%

German2.8%

Language

People using another language at home38.1%

Language used at home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is English only at 71%, followed by Vietnamese (15%) and Cantonese (4%).

English only56.6%

Vietnamese11.7%

Cantonese2.8%

Mandarin2.4%

Greek1.9%

Italian1.4%

Arabic0.9%

Tagalog0.7%

Hindi0.7%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion45.2%

Religious affiliation

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is No religion at 48%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Buddhism (9%).

No religion48%
Christianity35%
Buddhism9%
Islam4%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.8%

Highest year of school

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 9 or below (9%) and Year 10 (7%).

Year 1272.8%

Year 9 or below8.8%

Year 106.3%

Year 115.7%

Highest qualification level

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 43%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Certificate III / IV (15%).

Bachelor degree37.4%

Postgraduate degree16.5%

Certificate III / IV13.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Management & commerce20.6%

Society & culture13.8%

Engineering & related9.5%

Health8.8%

Creative arts8.3%

Education6.7%

Information technology5.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Architecture & building4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$965▲ +67.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,998▲ +58.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,494▲ +63.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.4%

Household income distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.4%

$650–$1,49922.1%

$4,000 or more16.1%

Under $65013.9%

$3,000–$3,99912.3%

Personal income distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65034.5%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.9%

$3,000 or more6.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.2%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities5.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.4%

One condition18.5%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.9%

Asthma8.5%

Other condition8.1%

Arthritis5.2%

Diabetes4.0%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.3%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid22.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.6%People living alone29.7%▲ +8.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people33.3%

1 person29.7%

3 people16.6%

4 people14.2%

5 people4.4%

6 or more1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$376▲ +34.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▲ +5.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting42.9%Homes owned outright21.1%Separate (detached) houses49.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.8%▼ -4.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (21%).

Rented43%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Owned outright21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Separate house at 50%, followed by Flat or apartment (26%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (24%).

Separate house50%
Flat or apartment26%
Townhouse / semi-detached24%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms37.7%

2 bedrooms35.2%

4 bedrooms12.5%

1 bedroom10.3%

5 or more2.6%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54945.8%

$200–$34927.9%

Under $20011.0%

$550–$74910.3%

$750 or more2.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).

$1,800–$2,99934.2%

$3,000 or more24.5%

$1,000–$1,79923.9%

Under $1,00012.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle12.6%▼ -21.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and No vehicle (13%).

1 vehicle48.7%

2 vehicles29.5%

No vehicle12.6%

3 vehicles6.7%

4 or more2.6%

How people get to work

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 44%, followed by Worked at home (44%) and Train (4%).

Car (driver)36.2%

Worked at home36.1%

Train3.6%

Car (passenger)2.6%

Walked2.0%

Bicycle1.3%

Bus1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.4%Recent arrivals from overseas16.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation69.4%Employed full-time62.2%

Industries people work in

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Professional & technical10.7%

Education & training9.3%

Retail trade8.7%

Public administration & safety7.5%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Construction6.2%

Finance & insurance5.9%

Manufacturing5.4%

Transport & warehousing5.3%

Occupations people work in

In Maribyrnong, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (15%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals32.4%

Managers15.0%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Community & personal service9.7%

Technicians & trades9.2%

Sales workers7.2%

Labourers7.1%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

Areas within Maribyrnong

Braybrook Footscray Maribyrnong Seddon - Kingsville West Footscray - Tottenham Yarraville

Nearby areas

Essendon Keilor Hobsons Bay Melbourne City Brimbank Brunswick - Coburg Port Phillip Moreland - North

👥 Demographics & Identity