Demographics and Statistics

You can see a full range of demographic and statistical information on the Maranoa Regional Council Community Profile maintained by .id (informed decisions). 

This provides a demographic analysis for the Maranoa Regional Council and its local areas by looking at the  characteristics of the people who live here, how they are changing, and how they compare to other areas. 

The profile is made available on behalf of the Maranoa Regional Council as a shared resource. 

Key statistics from the Maranoa Community Profile:

  • The current population estimate for the region is 13,255.
  • The median age is 38.
  • Unemployment in the Maranoa is at just 1.4%, compared to the regional QLD average of 3.8% and overall QLD average of 4.1%.
  • In 2021, Maranoa Regional Council had higher proportion of children (under 18) and a lower proportion of persons aged 60 or older than Regional Qld.
  • 25.3% of households were made up of couples with children in 2021.

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