Dhuragoon

Children under 15 make up 34.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This high number of young people helps explain why the typical resident is just 39 and why those aged 65 and over are much lower than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, which sit at 29.3% and 27.7% respectively.

English is the only language used at home for 97.4% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak another language or speak little to no English is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents, 60.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and the state figure of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 38.5% of people completing Year 12. No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $974. However, typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,375 per week.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 7.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 61.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Half of the population also provides unpaid childcare, reflecting the large number of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Dhuragoon are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the local demographics, as 67.9% of families are couples with children.

Rent is well below the national figure at $250 per week. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $5,500.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 54.5% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 68.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far below the national average, a very high 84.6% of adults are either working or looking for work.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. With a walkability score of 0, the area is completely car-dependent.