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Maaroom QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maaroom, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maaroom QLD is 247 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maaroom is $424 per week ($22,048 per year). Median rent in Maaroom is $220 per week ($953 per month). Maaroom has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Maaroom has a population density of 17.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maaroom is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maaroom is $1,144.

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Maaroom Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maaroom Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$424/wk

$22,048 per year

#8739 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

65years

27 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,144/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maaroom Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.3% (141) Female 42.7% (105)

Population Density

17.2

people per km²

247 people · 14.4 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$830

Family income/wk

Maaroom Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maaroom Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

84.6% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

15.4% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maaroom Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Maaroom Religion

No Religion

38.8%

Anglican

21.9%

Catholic

14.9%

Not stated

9.1%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Othr Protestnt

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maaroom Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

57.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maaroom Employment

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Employed full-time

10.2% 22 people

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Employed part-time

6.5% 14 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 11 people

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Not in labour force

78.2% 169 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Maaroom Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Bachelor Degree

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maaroom Occupation

Managers

38.5%

Professionals

38.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maaroom Field of Study

Engineering

32.0%

Society & Culture

32.0%

Health

12.0%

Education

12.0%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Maaroom Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maaroom Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

17.2%

$500-$649/wk

12.3%

$650-$799/wk

18.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maaroom Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 137

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Separated

6.4% 16

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Divorced

16.0% 40

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Widowed

9.2% 23

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Never married

13.6% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maaroom Ancestry

English

38.8%

Australian

18.9%

Scottish

13.0%

Irish

12.4%

German

9.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Other

2.2%

Italian

1.6%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maaroom School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

57.1%

Secondary — Government

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maaroom Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.9% 46

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No need for assistance

90.1% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maaroom Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.5% 37

—

Not a volunteer

83.5% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maaroom Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maaroom How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maaroom Car Ownership

1 vehicle

46.8%

2 vehicles

41.1%

3 vehicles

7.3%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maaroom Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

21.4%

2 bedrooms

21.4%

3 bedrooms

42.0%

4 bedrooms

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maaroom Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

40.9%

moved in the last 5 years

11.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

20.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maaroom Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

449

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maaroom Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maaroom Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.9%

$300-$399/wk

17.2%

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$500-$649/wk

11.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maaroom Family Structure

Couple — no children

81.9%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Couple — children under 15

3.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maaroom Military Service

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Previously served

9.4% 21

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Never served

90.6% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maaroom Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 45

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Did not provide

80.0% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maaroom Children Ever Born

No children

18.5%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

41.5%

3 children

12.3%

4 children

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Maaroom When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Maaroom Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.5%

5–14 hours

21.7%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

34.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maaroom Household Size

1 person

37.4%

2 persons

56.1%

3 persons

2.4%

4 persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maaroom Where Residents Moved From

Same address

199

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maaroom Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $734/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Maaroom

Your weekly income

≈ $3,181/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $514/wk

Rent share 30.0%

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Maaroom vs State & National Average

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Pop: 124 Income: $762/wk Rent: $176/wk

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Pop: 124 Income: $665/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 124 Income: $855/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maaroom

What is the population of Maaroom QLD?

The population of Maaroom QLD is 247 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.2 people per km².Maaroom is ranked #6,448 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maaroom?

The median personal income in Maaroom QLD is $424 per week, or $22,048 per year.The median household income is $734 per week.Family income is $830 per week.Maaroom is ranked #8,739 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maaroom?

Median rent in Maaroom QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Maaroom ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maaroom?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maaroom QLD is $1,144. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maaroom?

The median age in Maaroom QLD is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maaroom a good suburb to live in?

Maaroom is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 247.The median income is $424/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31716. All dollar figures in AUD.