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Dunrobin

45 km²

Daily life in Dunrobin revolves around a car-dependent, rural landscape where almost every home is a detached house. With a small population of just 70 people, the area is far older than the national average, though it also has a surprising number of children. It is a place of stability and independence, with very few people moving in or out and a high rate of outright home ownership. The community is deeply involved in unpaid care and volunteering, reflecting a supportive, quiet residential character.

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The typical resident is 52, making Dunrobin far older than the state and national average of 38. It is a mixed-age community, with 24.3% being seniors and 20% being children under 15, though there are almost no de facto couples.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 94.3% born here and very few residents born overseas compared to the state figure.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language or reporting little to no English skills.

A high proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 65.7%, which is far above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 27.3% completing Year 12 and no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is about $1,812 a week, which is around the same as the state and national figures. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 34.3% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 38.2% volunteering and high rates of people providing unpaid care or doing housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Most homes are family-based, with 56.9% being couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, and 61.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why typical home loan payments are much lower than elsewhere.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by public transport.

The population is very stable, as only 20.3% of people have moved in the last five years—far lower than the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 69.2% working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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