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Darlington Point
4 km²
Most people in Darlington Point rely on their cars to get around, though the town is very walkable with parks and transport close to home. It is a small community of 868 people that has grown older over the last decade, with a noticeably higher proportion of seniors than the national average. A strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence is a key part of the local identity. The area has a relaxed feel, where typical weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 18.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is ageing, as the typical resident is now 44 and the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 20.3%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 30.3% of residents report having no religion. This latter figure has risen by 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,197 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is a little above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen slightly to 11.2%.
The area has a high number of one-parent families at 26.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. People living alone also make up a higher than usual 35.1% of households.
Most people live in a separate house, and the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure of $375. About 34.6% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential for the community, as 75.2% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Only 3.3% of people work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas at 63.2%, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.6%. Many people work as labourers or in manufacturing.
The town is very accessible, with 99.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 97.9% near public transport. This makes it more walkable than many other parts of the state.