Dunkeld

Residents here are far older than the national figure, and about 24.5% are seniors aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.2%, which is far below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify as having Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the Queensland figure where 13.2% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 28.6% reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.9% completing Year 12.

While typical household incomes are well below the national figure, the area has a high proportion of top earners, with 23.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

The community is in very good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.6%, although no one in the area is currently providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Families here typically consist of couples, with 44.1% having children and 44.1% without, while one-parent families are completely absent.

Homes in the area are not crowded, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 38.7% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21.0%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Employment is very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time workforce far above the state average. This is driven by the local industry, as 90.3% of people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Dunkeld is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no public transport stops or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.