Dalrymple

The area is older than the state and national average, with 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Dalrymple is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.1% born here. Only 4.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure and means almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the primary faith for 55% of residents. Those with no religion make up 29.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure, though this group has grown since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.3% of people completing Year 12 and just 6.8% holding a bachelor degree. However, the area has a high number of primary schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,391, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains lower than most other regions across all income measures.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being well below the state and national figures.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas, with 19.4% of people volunteering. Similarly, a higher than usual number of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older and earn a higher typical personal income than those in other similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is 9%, which is well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (54.7%) or couples without children (33%).

Home ownership is very high, with 44.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 92.7% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and only 1.8% of homes have no vehicle. Conversely, 21% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

Dalrymple is a stable community where people stay put; only 26.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 68.4%, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area is ranked as having low education and job skills compared to other regions. Its overall advantage score is 945, which is smaller than about 72% of other areas.

The area experiences high temperatures, with average minimums that are about the same as the state average. Rainfall is also far above the Queensland average.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.