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Dysart
6 km²
Young families and working adults dominate the population in Dysart, where the typical resident is just 32. The community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,480 people since 2011, and is now far younger than the national figure. This growth is matched by high household incomes and a strong presence of children, creating a residential character tied closely to the local mining industry.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with 21.8% of people being children under 15. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 8.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 10.3% since 2011. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 74.1% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 39.5% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 24 points since 2011 and is now about the same as the national average.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 22 points since 2011.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $2,977 a week. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas; only 18.6% have a long-term health condition and just 2.6% need help with daily activities, both far below the national figures.
Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most similar areas. Only 11.6% of people volunteer, which is a little below the national average.
Families with children make up 59.8% of households, and there are more people per home than in most similar areas. Living alone is also common, with 27.5% of people in single-person homes.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 63.1%, but typical weekly rents of $100 are far below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, and 41.7% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home, at just 2.7%, which is far below the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.4% of the population.
Mining is the primary industry, employing 46.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 69.0%, and the unemployment rate of 2.4% is much lower than in most areas.
The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. While most homes are near a park or school, very few people can walk to groceries or public transport.