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Dumbleyung
2,539 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Dumbleyung than in the rest of the state, with only 8.1% of residents arriving from abroad. This small community has grown by 13% since 2011, though it remains an older area where the typical resident is 44. Agriculture drives the local economy, and the town is marked by a high rate of home ownership. It is a place where traditional family structures and a strong connection to the land define daily life.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 19.4% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.8% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, and the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 8.1%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of residents using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.
While a higher percentage of residents completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure at 13.0%.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,260, though typical personal incomes are about the same as the rest of Australia.
The community is healthier than most similar areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities at 3.5%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 34.4% of residents helping out, a figure far above the national average. This is alongside a higher than usual rate of people doing unpaid housework.
First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, though they face significant challenges with a typical personal income well below the national figure.
Many residents live alone, making up 30.2% of households, which is well above the state average. Conversely, one-parent families are among the lowest at this level.
Housing is very stable, with 54.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $150.
The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that nearly every home has a motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ over half the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.7%.
The area ranks highly for overall advantage and job skills, though population growth has been well below the state average since 2021.
The local climate is drier than the state average, with annual rainfall of 309mm, and it experiences lower minimum temperatures than much of Western Australia.
Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 37% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.