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Dallarnil

149 km²

A far older population than most similar areas defines Dallarnil, where the typical resident is 55. This rural Queensland community is largely composed of seniors and older adults, with over 30% of people aged 65 and over. Life here is centered on detached housing and a slow pace, with very few recent arrivals from overseas. The area is characterized by lower typical incomes and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and machinery operation.

Dallarnil's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.

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The community is notably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55. Seniors make up 30.2% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.0%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 37.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 21.1% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level; a typical household earns $811 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people (31.6%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

First Nations people in Dallarnil have a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure of $540. This group is also far younger than others, with a typical age of 16.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 35.5% of households, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

All homes are separate houses, and 58.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $200, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and 0 public transport stops available. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 26.8% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with only 36.4% of adults active in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 14.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.

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