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Dunalley
3 km²
Much more than most similar areas are home to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Dunalley. This small community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 47. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and a high number of residents are veterans. The neighborhood is notably walkable for its size, with most homes within a short stroll of schools, parks, and groceries.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state and national figures at 10.5%, having risen 7.3 points since 2011. Seniors make up 24.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 44.1% and 39.1% respectively. While 10.9% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 91.8% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 5.3% by 2021, though this remains far below the national average.
About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant shift from 2011, when only 13.7% felt this way.
A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 8.5%, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 39.0%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,271, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are also rare here, with only 7.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 14.8% of the population.
Volunteering is more common than in most areas at 18.6%. The community also has a high number of Defence Force veterans at 6.8%, which is well above the national figure.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, making up 17.5% of households. People living alone also make up a higher share of the community than usual at 31.9%.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all homes are separate houses, and renting is much less common than in other areas.
Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly 40% have two. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, with 0.0% of residents using it.
The area has seen some movement, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Unemployment is much higher than in most areas at 8.9%. The local workforce is spread across agriculture, construction, and health care, though the number of people working or looking for work has fallen since 2011.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, far exceeding the state average. However, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.