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Dhurringile

71 km²

Few people have moved into Dhurringile over the last five years, making it a very stable and quiet rural community. It is a place of large, detached homes where a significant number of residents are working adults. The area is notably distinct for its high proportion of First Nations people and a population that is far younger than the national average. While it feels remote, the community is largely self-sufficient and car-dependent.

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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and very few seniors, who make up only 6.5% of the population. First Nations people represent 4.6% of the community, which is well above the state figure of 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, and only 4.6% of people use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is less common here than in most areas, with 26.8% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for its type; only 22.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state figure of 61.8%. This is reflected in the fact that half of the population's highest school year was Year 10.

Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with 16% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 4.6% of people report a mental health condition.

Community participation is low; only 10.2% of people volunteer and 5.7% provide unpaid care, both of which are much lower than the national average.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 30. Their typical personal income of $450 is well below the state figure of $619.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 61.7% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 94.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 37.7% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $215.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 109 minutes.

The community is very settled, with only 10.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 33.9% of the workforce. Only 34.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

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

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