Dondingalong

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a strong First Nations presence, with 7.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 10.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 91.4% using it at home. Only 2.7% of people use another language, which is far below the national and state figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.7% of people report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,164 a week. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Many residents contribute through unpaid work, with 18.4% providing unpaid care and 30.5% doing significant housework. This is much higher than most areas, though the volunteer rate of 12.6% is a little below the national figure.

The First Nations population is relatively large and notably young, with a typical age of just 16. While personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, 46.2% of First Nations residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Families with children make up 54.1% of households, and the typical home contains 2.5 people. This is about the same as the national average.

Every single home in Dondingalong is a separate house, and nearly half (49.8%) are owned outright. Renting is uncommon here, with only 10.8% of households renting, far below the state average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 65.3% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Only 1.6% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.

Dondingalong is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.