Dunmora

The typical resident is 40, and 21% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most areas. About 7.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births (11%) are far fewer than the national figure of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half the population (51.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly personal income is $655, which is a little below the national figure of $805. The typical family income of $1,724 is also lower than most similar areas.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities (6.8%) and report mental health conditions (10%) compared to the national averages.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with more people providing unpaid care, housework, and childcare than in most areas. Additionally, a much higher share of the community has served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. However, typical personal income for this group is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (60.3%) and the very few people living alone.

Every single home in Dunmora is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 4.4%, while 37.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no one commutes via public transport, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%. Common industries include health, public administration, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.