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Dalyston
1 km²
A smaller population of 721 people defines Dalyston, which has seen a significant shift in its own character over the last decade. The community has become much younger, with the typical resident now 39 and the number of seniors falling sharply since 2011. This change is reflected in the high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a growing number of families with children. It is a residential area where almost everyone lives in a separate house, often with plenty of space.
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The area has become notably younger, as the typical age dropped from 54 in 2011 to 39 in 2021. While the proportion of children under 15 is about the same as the state and national figures, the percentage of seniors has fallen by 17 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.2%, which is higher than in similar areas, though still far below the Victorian and national averages.
English is the main language for 89.2% of residents. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
A majority of residents—55.8%—report having no religion, which is among the highest rates for similar areas and far above the national figure. This represents a rise of 39 points since 2011.
Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification. While the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is far below the national figure, it has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,294, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen across the board since 2011, including a jump in the typical family income by $735.
Mental health conditions are reported by 15.4% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas and well above the national average. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.
More people are caring for children unpaid (28.8%) than in most similar areas. In contrast, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 and is now well below the national figure.
About 30.1% of people live alone, while couples with children make up 48.8% of families. The typical home holds 2.2 people, which is a little below the national average.
Almost every home (99.0%) is a separate house, and 81.8% have three or more bedrooms. Only 15.6% of households are renting, which is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, with 42.0% of homes having two vehicles and 1.7% having none. Very few people work from home (4.2%), a figure far below the national average.
Nearly half of all residents (49.2%) moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%, well below the national figure. Many people work in health care and social assistance or construction, though full-time employment is lower than in most similar areas.
Residents are within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries, and almost all are near a park. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.