Dudley Park

Dudley Park is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 and 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 28.1% of the community, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English (47.1%) and Australian (34.4%).

English is the main language for 86.7% of residents, though 7.2% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people, just 0.7%, speak little or no English.

About 40.8% of residents report having no religion, which is similar to the state average. Those with a religious affiliation are mostly Christian (48.8%).

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.5% completing Year 12. However, the area has a high number of schools, with 13 located within 3 km.

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,193. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, averaging $590 a week.

Health needs are significant here, as 37% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.4% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members (4.9%), which is much higher than most areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most, at 11.6%.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than those across the state, with a typical age of 18. Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 18.2%.

Homes here are often small in occupancy, with a typical size of 2.2 people. About 29.9% of residents live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses (84.5%), with 87.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A high 40.5% of residents own their homes outright, far above the state average.

Public transport use is more common than in similar areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. However, only 5.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 41% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 5.1% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park (95.6%) or public transport (89.5%). However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.