Dunalley

First Nations people make up 9.6% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The community is older than most, with a typical age of 46 and nearly 25% of residents aged 65 or over.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with English and Irish ancestry being the most common. Only 9.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.0%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally lower here than across Australia, with the typical household earning $1,292 a week. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national rate.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.0% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with a much higher rate of people caring for children and doing housework than the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 7.0% of people served in the Defence Force.

There are 32 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state and national average with a typical age of just 15.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Home ownership is high, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, though these homes tend to have fewer bedrooms than usual.

Every single home in Dunalley has at least one motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, no one uses them to commute to work.

About 36.4% of the population moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while others are in construction or health care.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries, which is far above the state average. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.