Dalbeg

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 31.3% of people aged 65 and over. No children under 15 live here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 56.3%, while 12.5% of residents were born in New Zealand.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.3%. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,375. However, typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.6% of people having a long-term condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 9.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, at 34.6%. However, no one in the community provides other types of unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The small number of First Nations people recorded are far older than the national average and earn a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are small, with 2.1 people per household. Couples without children make up 56.5% of families, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $160. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also among the lowest at $767.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 51.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 46.2% of adults in the workforce.

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