Dumgree

The community is notably younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up 20.6% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at just 9.5%.

The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 54% identifying as Christian and 30.2% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical family income is $1,625 a week, which is a little below the state figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below most other areas.

Residents are in better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 17.5%, far below the national figure. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 21.3%. The community also has a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national figure. Most households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

With 1.2 people per bedroom, housing density is among the highest for its level. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,036, far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available. However, working from home is common at 24.2%, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 19.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Jobs are mostly in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and management.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.