Dunwich

A significant 30.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is far above the national figure. The community is far older than the state and national average, with 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few people, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

The community is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (43.8%) and those with no religion (43.7%). The latter is well above the national average.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,111. Only 13.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is strong, with 17.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is large, with a typical age of 35, which is far older than the national figure. Unemployment is much lower here than in most areas at just 4.3%.

Living arrangements are varied, with a much higher than usual 32.9% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Detached houses are the norm for 95.3% of homes, and 39.4% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $294, well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, and 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.0% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.5%. Common local industries include accommodation, food, health care, and mining.

The area is very walkable, with 78.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, far above the state average. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.