Dollar

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. No children under 15 live here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of the community reports having no religion at 54.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is mixed, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though only 25.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 8.2%, a little above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid carers and former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the most recent census.

The area is dominated by people living alone, representing 54.5% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical homes are small, with only 2.1 people per house.

Every home in Dollar is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $258, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the high number of people who work from home (37.9%) or drive themselves to work.

The population is very stable, as only 23.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.