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Dales Creek
2 km²
A growing population of 403 people has seen Dales Creek become younger since 2011, with the typical resident now 40. It is a family-focused community where children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, well above the national figure. This shift towards younger families is reflected in the large, detached homes and a high number of parents providing unpaid child care. Overall, it is a prosperous, car-dependent area with very high full-time employment.
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The area is much younger than most, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors than the state average. About 52.2% of residents are married, and the population has grown by 20% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.2% were born overseas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents, 56.3%, report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen sharply by 33 points since 2011.
More residents have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, though the percentage of adults with a bachelor's degree is far below the state average. Qualifications are most common in engineering and management.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,269 a week. This is slightly above the national figure, and typical personal incomes have risen by $382 since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the national figure.
Care for children is a priority here, with 29.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011.
Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people. Most households are couples with children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in the rest of the state.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 74.1% are owned with a mortgage, no one in the area is renting.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 73% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. Over 60% of homes have three or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded in 2021.
Jobs are plentiful, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, among the lowest for its level. Full-time employment is well above the national average, particularly in construction and healthcare.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.