Dalwallinu

The population has grown by 8.9% since 2011 to reach 1,379 people. It is a young community where 21.8% of residents are children, a figure well above the national average, while the typical resident is 39.

People born overseas make up 17.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures. Filipino ancestry is notably present, accounting for 7.2% of the community.

While 75.1% of people speak only English, those using another language at home rose to 9.8% since 2011. Tagalog is the most common second language, used by 3.8% of residents.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.0%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen significantly by 16 points since 2011 to reach 36.7%.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure at 48.9%. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, and education.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,015, which is well above the national figure of $805. This prosperity is evident in the 21.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (22.8%) and mental health conditions (5.9%) compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.4% of people helping out—far above the national rate of 14.1%. About 27.6% of the community provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. Typical household incomes for this group are also a little above the national and state averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 62.5%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (92.1%), and 44.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the state average at $1,083.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.4% of people driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.6% of the population, which is far above the state average. However, the community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas.

The local workforce is very strong, with a 70% full-time employment rate that is far above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Dalwallinu is ranked as highly advantaged, with an overall score that is larger than about 84% of similar areas. This is supported by strong job skills and a high level of access to resources.

The area experiences a hot climate with an average maximum temperature of 27.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is 286mm, which is well above the state average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 46.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.