Dunkeld

The population is far older than the national figure, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and people in de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly English (61.9%) and Australian (38.1%).

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Most residents identify as Christian (57.1%), while 31.0% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are concentrated in health, IT, and management.

Weekly family incomes are far above the state and national figures, typically reaching $3,625. High earners are common, with 17.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health and mental health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 33.3% and 11.9% of residents respectively.

Local participation is very low, with only 7.7% of residents volunteering and an even lower number performing unpaid housework, which is far below the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical weekly rents are $380, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though typical monthly home-loan payments are lower than the state average.

The area is very remote, with a 160-minute drive to the city. Because of this, 36.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 19.0% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 69.2% of adults working or looking for work, and there is currently no unemployment in the area.

Dunkeld is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.