Dolphin Sands

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 64 and 51.1% of the population aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 6.6%, which is far below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.5% were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.8% of people. While 4.9% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this remains well below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.4%, a figure far above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

Around 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. However, only 40.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $822, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.9% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 22% of residents.

Volunteering is very high at 28.3%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong veteran presence, with 8.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, among the highest for its level.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical person in this group is 32, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Small households are the norm here, with a typical of 1.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (38.3%) and the fact that 71.2% of families are couples without children.

Housing is very stable, as 67.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Every single home is a separate detached house, and renting is rare at just 4.9%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 103 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.3% of residents moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is low, with only 34.9% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, which is well above the state average.

Walking to amenities is very difficult, as 0% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents must drive for groceries, health services, and schools.