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Dunmore

19 km²

Family life is a central feature of Dunmore, where a higher number of children and larger households set the tone. This New South Wales community is generally wealthier than most similar areas, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,214. Residents mostly live in spacious detached houses, and there has been a significant influx of new arrivals, with over half the population moving in during the last five years. This combination of growth and family focus creates a residential character that stands out from the state average.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The area is a bit younger than typical, with the usual resident aged 41 and children under 15 making up 19.8% of the population. It is mostly a married community, though people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in other similar areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 82.7% of residents, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 67.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 23.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 21.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There is a strong presence of schooling in the area, with 11 schools within 3 km.

Incomes are notably high here, as the typical weekly household income of $2,214 is well above the national figure. Additionally, 19% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 23.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below both state and national averages, and the need for daily activity help is also much lower than usual.

Unpaid work is very common, with 31.9% of people doing over 15 hours of housework and 31.5% caring for children. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most areas.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. The community is dominated by couples, and those living alone are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Living in a detached house is the norm for 94.6% of residents, and 93.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 44.1% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Despite this, 27.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is experiencing rapid change, with 54.5% of people moving in within the last five years. This is far above the national and state trends.

The local workforce is active, with 62.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, often within health care, construction, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9. While many residents can walk to a park or school, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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