Dutton

The area is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 52. Children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 65.4% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,271 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 17.3% of residents—well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 26.4% that is far above the national average. Many also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here, although the small number of First Nations households report incomes far above the state and national averages.

Homes are typically small, with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Everyone in Dutton lives in a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 43.9% of houses owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 64.3% of workers commuting by car. While there are a few public transport stops, a walk to the nearest one can take up to 37 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, yet the unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, manufacturing, or construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.