Dalcouth

The community is quite young, with 22.3% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. However, seniors aged 65 and over also make up a large share at 20.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 9.1%, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 48.6% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state and national figures.

Typical personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, and only 6.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.5%, about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is higher than in most areas, with 20.9% of people pitching in. Unpaid housework and caregiving are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 11. Their typical personal income is $474, which is lower than most areas.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 66.9% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every single home in Dalcouth is a separate house. A huge 54.5% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure, and typical rents are much lower than usual.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, or agriculture.

Dalcouth is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.