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Marian

3 km²

Marian is characterised by a notably young population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has more residents than most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Marian, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,615▲ +116.3%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▼ -34.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over6.6%Children under 1528.3%People in a de facto relationship17.1%▲ +73.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Marian, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)32.6%

Children (0–14)28.3%

Older adults (45–64)20.7%

Youth (15–24)12.0%

Seniors (65+)6.6%

Marital status

In Marian, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (6%).

Married54%
Never married34%
Divorced6%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Marian, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by New Zealand (2%) and England (1%).

Australia87.3%

New Zealand1.9%

England1.0%

South Africa0.4%

India0.2%

Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In Marian, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (9%).

Australian47.6%

English39.4%

Irish10.7%

Scottish9.0%

German5.5%

Italian4.0%

Dutch1.3%

Filipino0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.3%

Language used at home

In Marian, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%).

English only91.6%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.3%

Religious affiliation

In Marian, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (49%) and Other religions (0%).

Christianity51%
No religion49%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.2%

Highest year of school

In Marian, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1248.6%

Year 1026.0%

Year 119.0%

Year 9 or below6.9%

Highest qualification level

In Marian, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 66%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (14%) and Bachelor degree (13%).

Certificate III / IV53.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.5%

Bachelor degree10.3%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Postgraduate degree1.1%

Field of qualification

In Marian, the largest group is Engineering & related at 37%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Education (9%).

Engineering & related30.7%

Management & commerce15.6%

Education7.5%

Health7.5%

Society & culture7.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Architecture & building4.6%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Creative arts1.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,027▲ +150.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,416▲ +234.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,602▲ +182.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.9%

Household income distribution

In Marian, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (23%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99931.1%

$3,000–$3,99919.2%

$650–$1,49916.8%

$4,000 or more10.7%

Under $6506.2%

Personal income distribution

In Marian, the largest group is Under $650 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%).

Under $65030.5%

$650–$1,49928.3%

$1,500–$2,99924.8%

$3,000 or more6.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.1%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities2.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Marian, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.6%

One condition16.4%

Two conditions4.2%

Three or more1.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Marian, the largest group is Asthma at 26%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (16%).

Asthma9.0%

Mental health6.5%

Other condition5.4%

Arthritis5.2%

Diabetes2.8%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer1.5%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.4%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid39.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +34.8%since 2011 One-parent families9.5%People living alone11.4%▼ -61.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Marian, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (19%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children71%
Couples without children19%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Marian, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people30.4%

4 people23.1%

3 people18.7%

5 people12.2%

1 person11.4%

6 or more4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,904▲ +62.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.2%Homes owned outright17.7%Separate (detached) houses98.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms93.5%▲ +26.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Marian, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 61%, followed by Rented (20%) and Owned outright (18%).

Owned with a mortgage61%
Rented20%
Owned outright18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Marian, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Marian, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 64%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 5 or more (6%).

4 bedrooms63.0%

3 bedrooms24.8%

5 or more5.8%

2 bedrooms4.6%

1 bedroom0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Marian, the largest group is $350–$549 at 71%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and Under $200 (5%).

$350–$54967.9%

$200–$34921.9%

Under $2004.9%

$550–$7491.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Marian, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $3,000 or more (8%).

$1,800–$2,99947.7%

$1,000–$1,79932.9%

$3,000 or more7.9%

Under $1,0007.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -84.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Marian, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (22%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles48.5%

1 vehicle21.9%

3 vehicles18.9%

4 or more8.7%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In Marian, the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Worked at home (5%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)72.7%

Worked at home4.6%

Car (passenger)3.3%

Bus1.8%

Walked1.3%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.9%Recent arrivals from overseas5.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation71.3%Employed full-time65.2%

Industries people work in

In Marian, the largest group is Mining at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Mining18.4%

Health care & social assistance10.8%

Retail trade9.0%

Construction7.4%

Manufacturing7.2%

Education & training6.7%

Other services5.2%

Professional & technical5.1%

Wholesale trade5.1%

Transport & warehousing4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Marian, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 27%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Technicians & trades26.1%

Machinery operators & drivers14.0%

Clerical & administrative13.3%

Professionals11.4%

Community & personal service9.8%

Labourers8.1%

Sales workers7.8%

Managers7.5%

Nearby areas

Mirani Walkerston Eton (L)Erakala (L)Farleigh (L)Bakers Creek (L)Mackay Haliday Bay - Ball Bay (L)

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