Dungarubba

The community is notably young and has a First Nations population of 13.5%, which is far above the state and national figures. De facto relationships are very common here, at 26.8%, which is far above the national average of 11.5%.

This is a community of Australian birth, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian ancestry (55.8%), followed by English, Scottish, German and Irish heritage.

English is the only language used at home in Dungarubba. This is far below the New South Wales figure, where 26.6% of people use another language.

About 63.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.7% have no religion. This last figure is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. Only 37.5% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Typical weekly personal income is $630, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result that is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 17.3% of people living with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 13.5% of residents need help with daily activities, far exceeding the national average of 5.8%.

While 27.3% of people provide unpaid childcare—a bit more than the state average—very few people volunteer here. Only 11.4% are volunteers, which is a little below the national figure.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 13. Personal income for this group is also much lower than most areas, at $374 per week.

Homes in Dungarubba are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here, making up 18.6% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rental costs are well below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $250. Home loan payments are also lower than the state figure, averaging $1,517 per month.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the commute, where 67.9% of people drive and 32.1% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

People are more likely to be working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 35.7% of jobs.

Dungarubba is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.