Donnybrook

Donnybrook is much older than most areas, with 34.8% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% nationally. Children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is far below the Australian figure of 18.2%.

English ancestry is the most common at 48.0%, followed by Australian at 37.2%. While 16.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of residents. Only 4.2% use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 45.2% identifying as Christian and 42.5% reporting no religion, the latter being slightly above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,130 a week. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older age of the community, with 10.4% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.3% providing such support, well above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.2% of residents having served.

The First Nations community is small, with 18 people. This group is noticeably older than others in the state, with a typical age of 30 and a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are often small, with 32.6% of people living alone, well above the national average. The typical home has only 2.1 people.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 45.7% own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $303, a little below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.9% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. While 77.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop, the nearest stop is typically a 29-minute walk away.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few at 2.8%, far below the national figure.

Only 49.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Local jobs are spread across construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the state average. Residents have easy access to parks, but no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.