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Dundas

123 km²

A typical resident of Dundas is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51. This sparsely populated area is home to just 58 people and has no children under 15. Most residents are older adults or seniors, and many live alone or in de facto relationships. It is a quiet, car-dependent community where most people own their homes and work in fields like health or agriculture.

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The community is much older than most areas, with seniors making up 25.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.6%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith here, with 74.1% of people identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 29.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 53.8% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure of 58.8%. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and 12.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly household incomes vary widely; while 33.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more, the typical family income is $1,187, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.4% of people reporting a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 11.5%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid childcare is very rare here, at just 8.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are quite varied, with 38.1% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical homes are small, with 2.2 people per household.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 38.1% are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, as 0.0% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, and the drive to the city takes about 123 minutes. However, 26.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 29.3% of the population moved here in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

While 64.9% of adults are working or looking for work, only 35.3% are employed full-time, which is far below the national figure of 58.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

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