Dinoga

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. About 13.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national average of 3.2%.

This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are English (47.1%) and Australian (31.4%).

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure for people using another language.

Most residents identify as Christian (74.5%). The 15.7% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are well above the national figure at 15.7%. Long-term health conditions are common, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, at 16.7%. This is consistent with a higher-than-average number of people caring for children (28.6%).

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (76.3%), while there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are far below the state and national averages, with a typical weekly rent of $225 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,170.

The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, working from home is far more common here than nationally, at 45.5%.

The population has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 68.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.