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Dorrigo
41 km²
Weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure in Dorrigo, where the typical household earns just $925. This is a significantly older community, with over a third of residents aged 65 and over. Many people here have an established connection to the area, evidenced by high rates of outright home ownership. These factors combine to create a quiet, residential character with a population that is far older than the state average.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than the national average of 38. This age profile is reflected in the population, as 35.1% are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 14.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.4%), and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. This is consistent with the fact that only 12.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 89.9% speaking only English at home. Only 3.6% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 42.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46% of residents.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than typical for the state and nation; the typical personal weekly income is $560. Only 3.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very high at 28.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, 14.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average.
First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is a little above the national average. While the unemployment rate for this group is very low at 0.0%, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 18.6%.
Many residents live alone (38.7%), which is far above the national figure. This contributes to smaller households, with a typical size of 2.0 people, well below the national average of 2.5.
Home ownership is very strong, with 55% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $300.
The area relies heavily on cars, as 58.5% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Consequently, 0.0% of residents commute using public transport.
About 37.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is slightly below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at only 2.7%.
The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 44.3% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
While the area is only somewhat walkable, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, with the latter being well above the state average.