Dulacca

Children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 40, seniors aged 65 and over represent 19.8% of the community.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.3% born here. Only 5.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of residents. Only 3.1% use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Faith remains strong here, with 74.8% identifying as Christian. Only 19.8% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than elsewhere, affecting 25.2% of people. However, 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is exceptionally active, with 37.9% of residents volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also common, involving 28.2% of the population.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 46. Their typical personal income of $949 is also far above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements vary widely, as 35.8% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. However, one-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.9% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $130, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Car dependence is high, though 40.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. No residents use public transport for their commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 36.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work. Over half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.