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Dargal Road
25 km²
Far higher household incomes than the national average set Dargal Road apart as a prosperous rural area. It is a family-focused community where children under 15 make up 26.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Most residents live in large, detached homes and work in full-time roles, creating a stable and affluent environment. This is a predominantly Australian-born community with very few overseas arrivals and a strong connection to traditional family structures.
Household incomes here are high, yet Dargal Road's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The area is much younger than most, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors than the state average. The typical resident is 41, and 26.3% of the population are children under 15, which is well above the national figure.
This is a very homogenous community with only 2.5% of people born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home for 93.4% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 75.3% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
While 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, with only 42.6% of residents finishing school.
Wealth is a standout feature, with a typical household income of $2,600 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. People earning $2,000 or more weekly are much more common here than in most other areas.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Mental health conditions are especially rare, at 3.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Family care is a priority here, as 43.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 19.7%.
First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. Those identified as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 56.
Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
Every single home is a separate house, and 88.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. No one in the area rents, and those with mortgages pay a typical $2,000 monthly payment.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 100% of homes have a vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Most households own three or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 65.3% of people working full-time, well above the national average. Construction is the most common industry.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.
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