Dulong

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50%.

English is the primary language here, with 92.2% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

Dulong is highly qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher (24.3%) than most similar areas. School completion is also well above the state average, with 61.8% finishing Year 12.

The area is quite affluent; 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas.

More people here live with a long-term health condition (32.6%) compared to the rest of the country. This is higher than most similar areas and is consistent with the community's older age profile.

Local residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 21.6% that is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and care are also much more common here than in other similar areas.

First Nations people in Dulong are noticeably older and earn much higher personal incomes ($1,125) than those in the rest of the state or country.

Families with children make up 54.3% of households, while one-parent families are much rarer here than in most other areas. People per home is slightly higher than the national figure at 2.6.

Almost every home is a separate house (95.9%), and 85.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 6.9%, and typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and most have two or more.

Movement into the area is high, with 40.8% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Unemployment is low at 2.6%, which is below the state and national rates. Many residents work in professional roles or within health care and social assistance.

Dulong is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.