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Dalyup

736 km²

Typical incomes are much higher in Dalyup than in most similar areas, reflecting a community of well-paid professionals and managers. This small settlement of 150 people is dominated by large, detached houses and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture. It is an older community where many residents are in de facto relationships and half of the population reports having no religion. The area is very car-dependent, with a high proportion of people working from home.

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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, there are far fewer seniors and children than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though about 12.7% were born overseas. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for the vast majority, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. Around 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 36.7%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 13.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common fields of study are agriculture and environment, consistent with the local industry.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas; the typical personal income is $1,071, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 25.9% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. While 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition, very few need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 27.6% of people helping out. More residents do a large amount of unpaid housework compared to the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The very small number of First Nations residents is far older than the national average.

Couples with children make up 62.5% of families, and there are no one-parent families. About 29.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents live in detached houses, with 92.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $175, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 32.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

About 34.6% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 63.1% of people work. Full-time employment is far more common here than in the rest of the country, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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