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Marong

76 km²

Marong is characterised by a younger age profile than most and a moderately large population.

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

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,005▲ +123.0%since 2011Median age31 yrs▼ -22.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over10.6%Children under 1527.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4115115

Age structure

In Marong, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)35.8%
Children (0–14)27.7%
Older adults (45–64)16.7%
Seniors (65+)10.6%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Marong, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced7%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Marong, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia89.9%
England1.2%
New Zealand0.7%
India0.6%
Philippines0.5%
Vietnam0.2%
South Africa0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In Marong, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Punjabi (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only92.6%
Punjabi0.4%
Mandarin0.2%
Hindi0.2%
Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion54.0%

Religious affiliation

In Marong, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Other religions (0%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity41%
  • Other religions0%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1252.3%

Highest year of school

In Marong, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (18%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1252.3%
Year 1017.1%
Year 1116.4%
Year 9 or below9.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$900▲ +69.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,989▲ +70.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,155▲ +53.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.3%

Household income distribution

In Marong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99942.2%
$650–$1,49922.3%
$3,000–$3,99914.1%
Under $6509.1%
$4,000 or more6.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.4%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Mental health9.6%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis8.1%
Other condition7.0%
Diabetes3.7%
Heart disease2.8%
Cancer2.4%
Lung condition1.5%
Stroke0.6%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid43.1%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +11.1%since 2011One-parent families7.0%

Family composition

In Marong, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children70%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families7%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +75.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,560▲ +4.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting11.2%Homes owned outright23.5%Separate (detached) houses97.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Marong, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 64%, followed by Owned outright (24%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned with a mortgage64%
  • Owned outright24%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Marong, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Marong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)68.4%
Worked at home12.2%
Car (passenger)3.9%
Walked1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.9%Labour-force participation72.9%Employed full-time61.5%

Industries people work in

In Marong, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (13%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.1%
Construction12.4%
Manufacturing11.7%
Retail trade9.7%
Education & training8.0%
Public administration & safety6.5%
Accommodation & food4.0%
Other services3.9%
Transport & warehousing3.7%
Professional & technical3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Marong, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Community & personal service (14%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades17.1%
Community & personal service14.1%
Professionals13.5%
Clerical & administrative13.2%
Managers12.5%
Labourers11.4%
Sales workers9.7%
Machinery operators & drivers7.2%

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