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Dirranbandi
9 km²
A far higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Dirranbandi than in the rest of the state. This small community of 364 people has grown by 40% since 2011, though it is now far older than the national average. The typical resident is 50 years old, and many live alone. While the area has a strong connection to the land and agriculture, it faces significant challenges with lower typical incomes and higher unemployment compared to the rest of Australia.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This trend toward an older population is clear, with seniors making up 24.5% of the community and children under 15 falling to 15.1% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language for 87.4% of people. While only 4.7% use another language at home, this is actually higher than in most similar areas, though it remains far below the national figure.
Christianity remains the dominant faith for 64% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 26.4% of the community, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are notably lower than the national average, with only 29.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 11.5% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,025, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few homes earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.1% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 32.7% of residents, well above the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in the state average at 17.1%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or housework is much lower than in most similar areas.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 42.8% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with just 2.0 people per household.
Detached houses are very common, but typical weekly rent is just $148, which is far below the national average. While 36.2% of homes are owned outright, another 36.2% are rented.
Cars are essential for getting around, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home, with only 3.9% doing so.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 32.4% of the population, which is far above the national average.
Agriculture and fishing are major employers, with 24.7% of the workforce in this sector. While full-time employment is high at 62.3%, the unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 13.3%.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, making the area somewhat walkable. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.