Dunolly

This is an older community where 36.0% of people are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, while 13.1% of residents were born overseas. This is far below the 27.7% national figure.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population—50.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26.9% of people completing Year 12 and only 7.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

The town is among the lowest in the region for earnings, with a typical weekly household income of $720, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 50.7% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors, and 14.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a frequent part of life, with 16.7% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 18.3% of the community.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population, which is a little above the state average. The typical personal income for this group is $440, which is a little below the national figure.

Many residents live alone—45.5%—which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household.

Home ownership is high, with 54.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $192.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and the drive time to the city is 120 minutes. Only 7.5% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Job opportunities are limited, with only 32.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The town is somewhat walkable, though 21 minutes is the typical walk to the nearest public transport stop. About 66% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store.