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Maryborough (Qld)

26 km²

Maryborough (Qld) has a larger-than-average population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Maryborough (Qld), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,287▼ -3.6%since 2011Median age49 yrs▲ +14.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.3%People aged 65 and over28.4%Children under 1515.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4615615

Age structure

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)28.4%
Older adults (45–64)26.1%
Young adults (25–44)18.8%
Children (0–14)15.4%
Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Married at 37%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married37%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia83.2%
England2.6%
New Zealand1.7%
Philippines0.8%
India0.2%
South Africa0.1%
China0.1%
Italy0.1%
Nepal0.1%
Vietnam0.0%

Language

People using another language at home2.6%

Language used at home

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only90.9%
Tagalog0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Italian0.1%
Mandarin0.1%
Hindi0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%
Cantonese0.1%
Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion43.0%

Religious affiliation

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Other religions (1%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion47%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.8%

Highest year of school

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1233.8%
Year 1032.9%
Year 9 or below17.2%
Year 117.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$496▲ +24.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$926▲ +24.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,203▲ +31.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.5%

Household income distribution

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49937.9%
Under $65029.0%
$1,500–$2,99919.6%
$3,000–$3,9993.3%
$4,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition44.7%People with a mental health condition16.2%People needing help with daily activities13.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis17.3%
Mental health16.2%
Asthma12.2%
Other condition11.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart disease7.6%
Lung condition5.1%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke1.9%
Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.9%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid20.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families26.4%

Family composition

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 39%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (26%).

  • Couples with children39%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families26%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +22.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,008▼ -22.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting33.8%Homes owned outright37.7%Separate (detached) houses84.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

  • Owned outright39%
  • Rented35%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%
  • Flat or apartment6%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)66.7%
Car (passenger)6.5%
Worked at home4.8%
Walked4.7%
Bicycle1.6%
Bus0.3%
Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.2%Labour-force participation42.6%Employed full-time52.5%

Industries people work in

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance20.5%
Retail trade12.4%
Education & training9.0%
Accommodation & food7.7%
Manufacturing7.6%
Public administration & safety6.8%
Construction6.5%
Transport & warehousing4.9%
Other services4.4%
Administrative & support3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Maryborough (Qld), the largest group is Community & personal service at 19%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Community & personal service18.5%
Labourers14.6%
Technicians & trades12.8%
Professionals12.6%
Sales workers12.0%
Clerical & administrative12.0%
Machinery operators & drivers7.7%
Managers7.6%

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