Dolans Bay

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children make up 18% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 14.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.2% of the population, which is far below the national and state figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 62.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.6% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 69% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 30.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with typical family weekly earnings of $3,865, far above the state figure. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.9% of people, which is well below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state or nation, with 25.6% of people doing 15 or more hours weekly. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $2,625 per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 72.7% of families.

Large homes dominate the area, with 95.7% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 45.7% of homes are owned outright, while renting is much lower than in most areas.

Working from home is very common here, with 37.7% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. Most homes have multiple cars, and only 2.9% have no vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, though 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.4% of the population, well below the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health care, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of public transport or a park. However, access to health services is very poor compared to the state average.