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Dunorlan
28 km²
A strikingly high proportion of people in Dunorlan are in de facto relationships, far exceeding both the state and national figures. This small community of 145 people is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. It is a place of high home ownership and professional roles, where nearly 1 in 3 adults are volunteers. The area is entirely composed of detached houses, creating a spacious rural setting where most residents rely on cars for every trip.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the Tasmania average. A standout feature is that 24.7% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 51% identify as having English ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 90.3% using it alone at home. Only 2.1% of the community use another language, a figure that is well below the state average.
Religion is more common here than in similar areas, as the 37.2% of people with no religion is far below the Tasmania figure of 50.0%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.2%.
A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher (18.9%) compared to similar areas, though this remains well below the national average of 26.3%.
Family incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,333, which is well above the state figure. This is reflected in the 15.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, a result much higher than most areas.
While 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions (25.5%) is well below the state average of 33.6%.
Community spirit is very high, with 31.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 6.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national average.
First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population. For this group, both typical personal and household incomes are far above the state and national figures.
The community has a high number of people living alone (32.7%) and very few one-parent families (3.6%), a figure far below the national average of 14.1%.
Every single home here is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average, while weekly rents are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 21.5% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.
The community is relatively stable, although 35.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the Tasmania average.
Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time employment (67.7%) is far above the state and national figures, with many residents working as managers or in agriculture.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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