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Dumbalk North
21 km²
A remarkably high proportion of residents work from home in Dumbalk North, which helps define this rural area. It is a sparsely populated community where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure. The area is characterised by large, detached family homes and a population that is significantly more likely to volunteer than those in other similar areas. This creates a stable, older community with very few children and almost no rental properties.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 5.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up only 6.7%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.
About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 43.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical family and household weekly incomes are higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figures. However, typical personal income is a little below the national figure at $680 a week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.6% of residents, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.
This is a highly active community where 28.4% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and providing unpaid care are also much more common here than in most other areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families with children make up 50% of households, and homes typically hold 2.6 people, which is about the same as the national figure.
Every home in the area is a separate house. Renting is non-existent here, and 51.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 40% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
About 30.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries, employing 42% of the workforce.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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