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Dobies Bight

33 km²

A rural setting with no public transport or walkable shops defines Dobies Bight. This small community of 117 people is mostly made up of families, with a children's population that is well above the national figure. It is a stable, car-dependent area where most people own their homes outright and work in local agriculture or management. The atmosphere is one of established residential life, with very few people moving into the area from elsewhere.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, there are many children under 15, at 21.4%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 23.1%

Older adults (45–64) 23.1%

Children (0–14) 21.4%

Seniors (65+) 17.9%

Youth (15–24) 6.8%

117 Population —

42 yrs Median age — Here 42 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

2.6% First Nations — Here 2.6% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

17.9% Aged 65+ — Here 17.9% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

21.4% Under 15 — Here 21.4% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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This is a community with deep local roots, as 95.7% were born in Australia and no residents were born overseas.

Birthplace

Australia 95.7%

0.0% Born overseas — Here 0.0% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Languages

English only 96.6%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Most residents identify as Christian (59.8%), and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 58%
No religion 29%
Not stated 13%

29.9% No religion — Here 29.9% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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While many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

School completion

Year 12 36.4%

Year 10 30.7%

Year 9 or below 14.8%

Year 11 4.5%

Schools nearby

24.7% Bachelor+ — Here 24.7% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

36.4% Year 12 — Here 36.4% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

1 Schools ≤3 km

18 Avg size

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $1,583, which is a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the state average.

$1,583 Household income — Here $1,583 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$725 Personal income — Here $725 NSW $813 Aus $805

$2,083 Family income — Here $2,083 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

6.7% High earners Here 6.7% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

10.8% High-income homes Here 10.8% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 31.6% reporting a long-term health condition and 6.8% needing help with daily activities.

31.6% Health condition Here 31.6% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

6.8% Mental health Here 6.8% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

6.8% Needs assistance — Here 6.8% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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A higher number of people have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas, and 15.7% are volunteers, which is a little above the national figure.

15.7% Volunteering — Here 15.7% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

7.9% Unpaid carers — Here 7.9% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

27.0% Unpaid child care — Here 27.0% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

3.3% Defence service Here 3.3% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

18.0% Housework 15h+ — Here 18.0% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents in the area are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 42 and a personal income far above the national figure.

3 First Nations people

42 yrs Median age Here 42 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$1,374 Median income Here $1,374 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,124 Household income Here $2,124 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household, though a high 32.4% of people live alone.

Family types

Couples with children 55%
Couples without children 34%
One-parent families 11%

2.7 Household size —

11.8% One-parent — Here 11.8% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

32.4% Living alone — Here 32.4% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every single home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

Tenure

Owned outright 39%
Owned with a mortgage 24%
Rented 18%
Other tenure 10%
Not stated 8%

$250 Rent — Here $250 NSW $420 Aus $375

$1,717 Mortgage — Here $1,717 NSW $2,167 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 NSW 0.90 Aus 0.80

24.3% Renting — Here 24.3% NSW 32.6% Aus 30.6%

51.4% Owned outright — Here 51.4% NSW 31.5% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport and no one without a motor vehicle.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 61.7%

Worked at home 20.0%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% NSW 9.2% Aus 7.4%

20.0% Work from home — Here 20.0% NSW 31.0% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% NSW 2.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 NSW 5.27

Migration & Movement

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The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

19.5% Recent movers — Here 19.5% NSW 39.9% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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The workforce is active, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and more people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.7%

Education & training 13.3%

Construction 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Health care & social assistance 5.0%