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North Maleny

23 km²

North Maleny has an ageing population, somewhat fewer renters than the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population710▲ +22.4%since 2011Median age61 yrs▲ +13.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over41.7%Children under 159.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45050

Age structure

In North Maleny, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (10%).

Seniors (65+)41.7%
Older adults (45–64)33.1%
Young adults (25–44)10.4%
Children (0–14)9.6%
Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In North Maleny, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (20%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married63%
  • Never married20%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Maleny, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia72.3%
England8.9%
New Zealand2.7%
South Africa1.5%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

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

English only94.4%

Religion

People with no religion49.9%

Religious affiliation

In North Maleny, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity42%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1264.5%

Highest year of school

In North Maleny, the largest group is Year 12 at 67%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1264.5%
Year 1020.2%
Year 9 or below6.2%
Year 116.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$763▲ +35.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,608▲ +65.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,903▲ +64.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.9%

Household income distribution

In North Maleny, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%
$650–$1,49927.9%
Under $65014.6%
$4,000 or more11.1%
$3,000–$3,9998.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.3%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Maleny, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis14.4%
Other condition9.2%
Mental health8.2%
Heart disease6.8%
Cancer6.2%
Asthma5.8%
Diabetes3.4%
Lung condition2.3%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers30.8%People providing unpaid care15.5%People caring for children unpaid19.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011One-parent families8.0%

Family composition

In North Maleny, the largest group is Couples without children at 53%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples without children53%
  • Couples with children38%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +7.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,701▼ -5.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting9.8%Homes owned outright61.7%Separate (detached) houses99.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In North Maleny, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned outright61%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented10%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In North Maleny, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In North Maleny, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)44.6%
Worked at home27.7%
Car (passenger)4.2%
Walked3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation46.2%Employed full-time41.5%

Industries people work in

In North Maleny, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Professional & technical (15%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance19.4%
Professional & technical14.5%
Retail trade8.7%
Construction7.6%
Education & training7.3%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Public administration & safety6.9%
Other services3.5%
Manufacturing3.1%
Rental & real estate3.1%

Occupations people work in

In North Maleny, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals29.4%
Managers18.3%
Clerical & administrative12.5%
Community & personal service12.1%
Sales workers8.0%
Technicians & trades6.6%
Labourers6.2%
Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

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