Dugandan

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 29.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English is the most common ancestry at 49.3%, followed by Australian and German. While 14.1% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Most residents identify as Christian (58%), while 35.2% of the community report no religion. This level of non-religion is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical household earning $1,256 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 18.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.

There are 13 First Nations people living in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $324, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Most households consist of couples, with 46.8% having children and 42.1% without. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 100% of the dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.2% owning two and 11.9% owning four or more.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.6% of the population.

Only 49.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries for locals include health care, agriculture, and education.

Dugandan is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (5.6%) or health services (7.6%).