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Maroondan

20 km²

Maroondan has household incomes well below most areas and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Maroondan, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population346▼ -30.7%since 2011 Median age53 yrs▲ +15.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over26.3%Children under 1513.6%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▲ +59.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Maroondan, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.4%

Seniors (65+)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)15.6%

Children (0–14)13.6%

Youth (15–24)6.4%

Marital status

In Maroondan, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (13%).

Married50%
Never married28%
Divorced13%
Separated5%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maroondan, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia78.6%

New Zealand3.2%

England2.6%

Philippines2.3%

Italy0.9%

Ancestry

In Maroondan, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (9%).

English43.9%

Australian38.4%

Scottish10.4%

Irish9.0%

German7.5%

Italian4.3%

Dutch1.4%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In Maroondan, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only89.3%

Religion

People with no religion39.9%

Religious affiliation

In Maroondan, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (46%).

Christianity54%
No religion46%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.4%

Highest year of school

In Maroondan, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1038.2%

Year 1230.0%

Year 9 or below16.6%

Year 114.2%

Highest qualification level

In Maroondan, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (14%).

Certificate III / IV38.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Bachelor degree9.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Maroondan, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Architecture & building (12%).

Engineering & related21.3%

Management & commerce12.9%

Architecture & building9.7%

Education9.7%

Health7.7%

Agriculture & environment6.5%

Society & culture4.5%

Information technology3.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$432▲ +24.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$936▲ +26.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,178▲ +37.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week2.2%

Household income distribution

In Maroondan, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49935.5%

$1,500–$2,99921.7%

Under $65021.0%

$3,000–$3,9992.2%

Personal income distribution

In Maroondan, the largest group is Under $650 at 66%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65056.6%

$650–$1,49920.7%

$1,500–$2,9996.4%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.4%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities8.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Maroondan, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (12%).

None49.1%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions10.1%

Three or more8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maroondan, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis18.8%

Mental health11.3%

Asthma10.1%

Other condition10.1%

Diabetes6.9%

Lung condition6.9%

Heart disease6.6%

Cancer4.0%

Stroke1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.9%People providing unpaid care15.6%People caring for children unpaid14.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.0%People living alone24.6%▲ +23.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Maroondan, the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (39%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples without children45%
Couples with children39%
One-parent families16%

Household size

In Maroondan, the largest group is 2 people at 47%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people45.7%

1 person24.6%

3 people13.0%

4 people5.8%

5 people5.1%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$236▲ +7.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,131▲ +13.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright58.7%Separate (detached) houses94.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms70.3%▲ +0.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Maroondan, the largest group is Owned outright at 59%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (9%).

Owned outright59%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented9%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Maroondan, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Other dwelling (8%).

Separate house92%
Other dwelling8%

Bedrooms per home

In Maroondan, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms47.8%

4 bedrooms22.5%

2 bedrooms21.7%

Studio / none4.3%

1 bedroom2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Maroondan, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34976.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Maroondan, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

Under $1,00017.9%

$1,000–$1,79915.4%

$1,800–$2,9997.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Maroondan, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles44.1%

1 vehicle36.0%

3 vehicles12.5%

4 or more6.6%

How people get to work

In Maroondan, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)68.2%

Worked at home9.3%

Car (passenger)5.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.2%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation39.0%Employed full-time49.5%

Industries people work in

In Maroondan, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing19.6%

Education & training10.3%

Construction8.4%

Transport & warehousing8.4%

Mining7.5%

Health care & social assistance6.5%

Retail trade3.7%

Administrative & support3.7%

Manufacturing2.8%

Accommodation & food2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Maroondan, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Managers (16%) and Machinery operators & drivers (14%).

Labourers19.6%

Managers17.8%

Machinery operators & drivers15.0%

Professionals13.1%

Technicians & trades12.1%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Community & personal service9.3%

Sales workers9.3%

Nearby areas

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