Dalwood

The area is far older than the national figure, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.9% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common. While 13.8% of residents were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 39% of residents have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average and well above the state figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 58.3%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state and national figures.

Incomes are high here, with the typical household earning $2,181 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly are much more common here than in most similar areas.

More people here have a long-term health condition (31.7%) than in most similar areas, placing it well above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.9% of people providing such support, which is well above the national average. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is smaller than in many similar areas. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.3% having children and 43% without. One-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 51.2% owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 80.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is consistent with the fact that no households are without a motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest for this level of area.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most prominent industries.

Dalwood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.