Dubbo - South

The area has a very strong First Nations presence at 13.5%, which is far above the national figure. It is a young community, with 20.8% of people under 15 and a typical age of 35, making it noticeably younger than most of Australia.

While 79.9% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 12.5% since 2011. This figure remains far below the national and state averages.

English is the main language for 80.7% of people, but those using another language at home rose to 11.6% by 2021. This is still far below the national figure, though it has increased significantly over the last decade.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.9%, while 26.9% of residents report no religion. This last group is much smaller than in most other Australian areas.

Education levels have risen, with 21.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 49.8% who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $896, which is a little above the national figure. While the number of households earning $3,000+ a week is lower than most areas, it has risen 12 points since 2011.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 30.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and 9.7% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid child care is more common here than in most areas, with 28.2% of people providing this support. Around 14.4% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the state average.

The First Nations community is large and relatively young, with a typical age of 23. Personal income for this group is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.2%. At the same time, 30.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renters make up a much higher proportion of the market than usual, at 37.2%. While detached houses are very common, typical weekly rent of $320 is well below the state average.

Most people drive to work, with only 0.3% using public transport. However, the area is well served by infrastructure, with 170 public transport stops, among the highest for its level.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The workforce is strong, with a higher proportion of people working or looking for work than in most areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, and unemployment is lower than average.

With 2,010 businesses, the area has a larger commercial base than about 88% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score is around the middle for its level.

The area is warmer than most, with an average maximum temperature of 25.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is 676mm, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. It is also far above the state average for homes within a short walk of a school or park.