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Marananga

6 km²

Marananga is characterised by a youthful population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population119▼ -67.3%since 2011Median age37 yrs▼ -15.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over14.3%Children under 1526.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Marananga, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%
Children (0–14)26.9%
Young adults (25–44)23.5%
Seniors (65+)14.3%
Youth (15–24)5.9%

Marital status

In Marananga, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced13%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Marananga, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (3%).

Australia83.2%
England2.5%

Language

People using another language at home7.6%

Language used at home

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

English only83.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.7%

Religious affiliation

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

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion46%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1260.9%

Highest year of school

In Marananga, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 11 (18%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1260.9%
Year 1117.2%
Year 9 or below13.8%
Year 103.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$725▲ +10.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,656▲ +23.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875▲ +34.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.5%

Household income distribution

In Marananga, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 24%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (24%) and Under $650 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99927.5%
$3,000–$3,99927.5%
Under $65025.0%
$650–$1,49922.5%
$4,000 or more10.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.9%People with a mental health condition12.6%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Marananga, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Mental health (25%) and Arthritis (23%).

Asthma12.6%
Mental health12.6%
Arthritis11.8%
Other condition7.6%
Lung condition3.4%
Heart disease2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.0%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid33.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +3.8%since 2011One-parent families14.4%

Family composition

In Marananga, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children64%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families14%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +66.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,681▲ +29.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting15.0%Homes owned outright47.5%Separate (detached) houses95.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Marananga, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright51%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Rented16%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Marananga, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)41.0%
Worked at home16.4%
Walked6.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.0%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time49.2%

Industries people work in

In Marananga, the largest group is Manufacturing at 28%, followed by Accommodation & food (16%) and Mining (12%).

Manufacturing23.0%
Accommodation & food13.1%
Mining9.8%
Retail trade8.2%
Construction6.6%
Other services6.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.9%
Administrative & support4.9%
Health care & social assistance4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Marananga, the largest group is Managers at 35%, followed by Professionals (27%) and Technicians & trades (18%).

Managers27.9%
Professionals21.3%
Technicians & trades14.8%
Clerical & administrative6.6%
Sales workers4.9%
Labourers4.9%

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