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Maryland (Newcastle - NSW)

5 km²

Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) is characterised by a large population and a younger age profile than most.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,714▼ -0.9%since 2011Median age37 yrs▲ +8.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.5%People aged 65 and over13.3%Children under 1519.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4298298

Age structure

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.1%
Young adults (25–44)26.0%
Children (0–14)19.2%
Youth (15–24)14.3%
Seniors (65+)13.3%

Marital status

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (2%) and China (1%).

Australia83.3%
England1.5%
China1.3%
Philippines1.0%
India1.0%
New Zealand0.6%
Vietnam0.6%
South Africa0.3%
Nepal0.1%
Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home11.9%

Language used at home

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only85.2%
Mandarin1.4%
Vietnamese0.8%
Cantonese0.7%
Arabic0.5%
Tagalog0.4%
Punjabi0.3%
Hindi0.2%
Greek0.2%
Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion42.4%

Religious affiliation

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (44%) and Islam (1%).

  • Christianity52%
  • No religion44%
  • Islam1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.9%

Highest year of school

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1246.9%
Year 1031.4%
Year 9 or below11.3%
Year 116.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$770▲ +31.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,793▲ +25.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,056▲ +31.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.9%

Household income distribution

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99935.0%
$650–$1,49927.1%
Under $65012.0%
$3,000–$3,99911.9%
$4,000 or more6.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition13.0%People needing help with daily activities6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health13.0%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis10.0%
Other condition8.9%
Diabetes5.8%
Heart disease4.0%
Cancer2.5%
Lung condition1.9%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.5%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid30.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011One-parent families16.7%

Family composition

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children59%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +33.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,760▼ -2.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting22.6%Homes owned outright31.0%Separate (detached) houses90.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (23%).

  • Owned with a mortgage45%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Rented23%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

  • Separate house90%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)60.6%
Worked at home16.2%
Car (passenger)3.3%
Walked0.5%
Bus0.4%
Bicycle0.2%
Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation65.6%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.3%
Retail trade10.1%
Construction9.2%
Manufacturing7.9%
Accommodation & food7.8%
Education & training7.4%
Public administration & safety5.9%
Transport & warehousing4.6%
Professional & technical4.6%
Other services4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals17.6%
Technicians & trades16.1%
Community & personal service14.4%
Clerical & administrative13.7%
Labourers10.4%
Sales workers9.5%
Machinery operators & drivers8.4%
Managers8.4%

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